Isaiah 53:10-12 God the Father thought it (in eternity); Jesus - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Isaiah 53:10-12 “God the Father thought it (in eternity); Jesus Christ bought it (by shedding His blood); and the Holy Spirit wrought it (by convicting us of our sin and pointing us to the cross). ”

Observation # 1: Two Major Themes: Suffering Then Glory Luke 24:21-27; Hebrews 1:3; & I Peter 1:10-12

John MacArthur “It is impossible to understand the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ apart from those two categories. Together, they encompass the entire range of the OT prophecies about Messiah. But nowhere in the OT do the twin themes of suffering and glory come together so clearly and with so much detail as here. ”

Observation # 2: God The Father Speaking In Isaiah 52:13-15 Collective Nation Of Israel Speaking In Isaiah 53:1-9 Shifts Back To God The Father In Isaiah 53:10-12

Observation # 3: “The Will Of The Lord” 1. Purposes Of His Father’s Will (10a) 2. Promises Of His Father’s Will (10b)

Brian MacLaren “That just sounds like one more injustice in the cosmic equation. It sounds like divine child abuse. ”

John Whitcomb “This means that Jesus was not a helpless victim of hostile circumstance, maneuvered by the hands of wicked men. He was not trapped in a situation over which He had no control. It was God’s plan to crush Him; it was not a victory for Satan or the wicked of this world. ”

How Was The Father Pleased? “It was the outcome that pleased Him, not the pain. His pleasure in crushing Jesus and putting Him to grief was not in the torment inflicted on His Son, but in the Son fulfilling His Father’s purpose. God was pleased because the servant willingly sacrificed Himself as a guilt offering, He gave His life to save sinners. ”

Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12: “My Servant” 1. Recognition Of My Servant – 52:13-15 2. Rejection Of My Servant – 53:1-3 3. Redemption Of My Servant – 53:4-6 4. Resignation Of My Servant – 53:7-9 5. Reward Of My Servant – 53:10-12

I. Rewarded Through The Purposes Of His Father’s Will (Redeeming) A. “ To Crush Him ” (10) – Break Into Pieces, Bruise, To Humble B. “ He Has Put Him To Grief ” (10) – Infirmity Or Sickness

C. “ His Soul Makes An Offering For Guilt ” (10) 1. Burnt – Dedication 2. Grain – Gratitude 3. Peace – Fellowship 4. Sin – Forgiveness 5. Guilt - Restitution

Hebrews 2:17 “Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. ”

I. Purposes Of His Father’s Will D. “ Anguish Of His Soul ” (11) – To Trouble Or Labor E. “ He Shall Bear Their Iniquities ” (11) – Grave Perverseness F. “ Poured Out His Soul To Death ” (12) – Uncover, Destitute

I. Purposes Of His Father’s Will G. “ Numbered With The Transgressors ” (12) – Rebels H. “ Bore The Sin Of Many ” (12) – Grievances Or Faults I. “ Makes Intercession For The Transgressors ” (12) - Entreat

II. Rewarded Through The Promises Of His Father’s Will (Reigning) A. “ See His Offspring ” (10) – Children Or Seed B. “ He Shall Prolong His Days ” (10) – Draw Out, Make Long C. “ Prosper His Hand ” (10) – Advance, Make Successful

II. Rewarded Through The Promises Of His Father’s Will (Reigning) D. “ He Shall See And Be Satisfied ” (11) – Fulfill Or Enrich E. “ Make Many To Be Accounted Righteous ” (11) – Justify F. “ Divide Him A Portion With The Many & Divide The Spoil ” (12) – Distribute An Allotment From Plunder

Philippians 2:9-11 The Message Of The Last Strophe In This, “ My Servant ” Song Is Clear: The Messiah Will Be Exalted Because Of His Substitutionary Death For His People, Israel, and the Gentiles.

May 29, 1953

John 20:30-31 “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. ”