The Prince of Peace (49:1—57:21)
Messiah brings light and restoration: light to the Gentiles when Israel rejects; restoration to Israel at the appointed time (49:1-26).
Israel is put away over her sins, but the Servant of the LORD is obedient and by His suffering can comfort the weary (50:1-11).
Chosen Israel, the promised nation, should look in faith to the LORD for another return to the land (51:1-16).
Israel should awake because dominion will replace slavery since God has come to rule in Zion (51:17—52:12).
The Suffering Servant: blessings of redemption come to the nation and grace for the Gentiles (the next two sections) because (in this section) the Servant will be exalted from the lowly place by His death on behalf of the sins of the people as a reparation offering (52:13—53:12).
The people of God, therefore, will be blessed with redemption and dominion (54:1-17).
Grace will be extended to all (Gentile) sinners who trust in the LORD (55:1—56:8).
Among the redeemed in the kingdom, wicked leaders and corrupt idolaters will not be found (56:9—57:21).
Messiah brings light and restoration: light to the Gentiles when Israel rejects; restoration to Israel at the appointed time (49:1-26).
Israel is put away over her sins, but the Servant of the LORD is obedient and by His suffering can comfort the weary (50:1-11).
Chosen Israel, the promised nation, should look in faith to the LORD for another return to the land (51:1-16).
Israel should awake because dominion will replace slavery since God has come to rule in Zion (51:17—52:12).
The Suffering Servant: blessings of redemption come to the nation and grace for the Gentiles (the next two sections) because (in this section) the Servant will be exalted from the lowly place by His death on behalf of the sins of the people as a reparation offering (52:13—53:12).
The people of God, therefore, will be blessed with redemption and dominion (54:1-17).
Grace will be extended to all (Gentile) sinners who trust in the LORD (55:1—56:8).
Among the redeemed in the kingdom, wicked leaders and corrupt idolaters will not be found (56:9—57:21).
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
Messiah brings light and restoration: light to the Gentiles when Israel rejects; restoration to Israel at the appointed time (49:1-26).
II. The Prophecy of Israel's Deliverer. . 49:1-57:21
A. The Messiah's Mission 49:1-26
Isa 49:6 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
Isa 49:22 Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.
A. The Messiah's Mission 49:1-26
Isa 49:6 And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
Isa 49:22 Thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
Israel is put away over her sins, but the Servant of the LORD is obedient and by His suffering can comfort the weary (50:1-11).
B. The Messiah's Obedience.., . . 50:1-11
Isa 50:5 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
Isa 50:6 I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
Isa 50:5 The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
Isa 50:6 I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
Chosen Israel, the promised nation, should look in faith to the LORD for another return to the land (51:1-16).
Israel should awake because dominion will replace slavery since God has come to rule in Zion (51:17—52:12)
Israel should awake because dominion will replace slavery since God has come to rule in Zion (51:17—52:12)
C. The Messiah's Encouragement to Israel................... 51:1-52:12
Isa 51:1 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.
Isa 51:3 For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.
Isa 51:11 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Isa 51:1 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.
Isa 51:3 For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.
Isa 51:11 Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
Israel should awake because dominion will replace slavery since God has come to rule in Zion (51:17—52:12).
The Suffering Servant: blessings of redemption come to the nation and grace for the Gentiles (the next two sections) because (in this section) the Servant will be exalted from the lowly place by His death on behalf of the sins of the people as a reparation offering (52:13—53:12).
The Suffering Servant: blessings of redemption come to the nation and grace for the Gentiles (the next two sections) because (in this section) the Servant will be exalted from the lowly place by His death on behalf of the sins of the people as a reparation offering (52:13—53:12).
D. The Messiah's Atonement 52:13-53:12
Isa 52:13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Isa 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Isa 52:13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Isa 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
Israel should awake because dominion will replace slavery since God has come to rule in Zion (51:17—52:12).
The Suffering Servant: blessings of redemption come to the nation and grace for the Gentiles (the next two sections) because (in this section) the Servant will be exalted from the lowly place by His death on behalf of the sins of the people as a reparation offering (52:13—53:12).
The Suffering Servant: blessings of redemption come to the nation and grace for the Gentiles (the next two sections) because (in this section) the Servant will be exalted from the lowly place by His death on behalf of the sins of the people as a reparation offering (52:13—53:12).
D. The Messiah's Atonement 52:13-53:12
Isa 52:13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Isa 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Isa 52:13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.
Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Isa 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
The people of God, therefore, will be blessed with redemption and dominion (54:1-17).
E. The Messiah's Promise of Israel's Restoration 54:1-17
Isa 54:7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
Isa 54:8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Isa 54:7 For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
Isa 54:8 In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
Grace will be extended to all (Gentile) sinners who trust in the LORD (55:1—56:8).
F. The Messiah's Invitation to the World................... 55:1-56:8
Isa 55:1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isa 55:5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.
Isa 56:6 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;
Isa 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Isa 55:1 Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Isa 55:5 Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.
Isa 56:6 Also the sons of the stranger, that join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants, every one that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and taketh hold of my covenant;
Isa 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
Grace will be extended to all (Gentile) sinners who trust in the LORD (55:1—56:8).
Among the redeemed in the kingdom, wicked leaders and corrupt idolaters will not be found (56:9—57:21).
Among the redeemed in the kingdom, wicked leaders and corrupt idolaters will not be found (56:9—57:21).
G. The Messiah's Rebuke of the Wicked................... 56:9-57:21
Isa 57:1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
Isa 57:2 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
Isa 57:20 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Isa 57:21 There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Isa 57:1 The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
Isa 57:2 He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.
Isa 57:20 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Isa 57:21 There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
Chapters 49 thru 57 are words from the servant of God. The message begins as one of strong words and the wrath of the Lord, yet ends showing the tremendous blessings that the Lord showers on those who will be obedient and receive them. Chapter 59 speaks of the salvation of the Lord that is available to these people if they will repent of their sins.
Grace will be extended to all (Gentile) sinners who trust in the LORD (55:1—56:8).
Among the redeemed in the kingdom, wicked leaders and corrupt idolaters will not be found (56:9—57:21).
Among the redeemed in the kingdom, wicked leaders and corrupt idolaters will not be found (56:9—57:21).