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The Messianic prophecies in Isaiah tell of the coming Jesus in ways that are both poetic and amazingly clear. In this series of four messages we explore the ...
by Rev. Nicholas Forrester.Palm/Passion Sunday | March 24, 2024Scripture ReadingsIsaiah 50:4–9a (NRSVUE) The Servant’s Humiliation and Vindicationhttps://www...
13 Σεπ 2009 · This is one of the most profound questions that confront the human condition. In today’s passage from Isaiah, we hear the musings of a prophet who is seeking to make sense of the painful realities of exile. Isaiah 50:4–9a is also found in the lectionary on Palm Sunday at the conclusion of Lent.
23 Δεκ 2015 · Isa 50:5 begins with an explicit description of how God has opened this ear of the servant, and this is connected to his obedience and lack of rebellion. This helps us understand the following passages, which speak extensively about his suffering, but also constant obedience.
His saving power is manifested in our words of invitation, our kind words, our words of comfort, and our proclamation (whether from a pulpit or neighbor to neighbor). “he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught” (v. 4b). God speaks to the Servant daily.
6 Σεπ 2015 · In Isaiah 50:4-9, Servant Israel speaks once more, this time describing himself as both learner and teacher. Every educator knows there is nothing to teach that we didn’t first learn, and learn well. The speaker describes himself listening every morning to God’s instruction, willingly, persistently, eagerly.
16 Σεπ 2018 · Preachers should be lifelong learners! The emphasis thus far has been on the Lord’s gracious acts. God opens the servant’s ear and gives him words to share. But the servant chooses how he will react to the word. He is obedient to speak it (Isaiah 50:4a).
