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Jesus The Suffering Servant. Isaiah 53:1-7. Where is God?. In times of suffering?. Two Different Conclusions. God is absent and distant God is present and near in the midst of our suffering . Who is Being Described in Isaiah 53?. Modern Rabbis- Israel is the suffering servant of God
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JesusThe Suffering Servant Isaiah 53:1-7
Where is God? In times of suffering?
Two Different Conclusions • God is absent and distant • God is present and near in the midst of our suffering
Who is Being Described in Isaiah 53? • Modern Rabbis- Israel is the suffering servant of God • Ancient Rabbis- The Messiah • Messiah Ben Yoseph- Suffering Messiah • Messiah Ben David- Triumphant King • Zechariah 9:9,10- Both described
Who Has Believed! • The importance of faith • The Holy Spirit opens our eyes • Romans 11- Don’t be arrogant- Make Israel jealous • Zechariah 12:10 – A Spirit of supplication- recognizing the “Pierced One”
Believe in Whom Not What • Despised and rejected v.3 Hebrews 4:13 • His suffering has purpose v.5,6 II Corinthians 5:21 • His suffering brings healing v.5 There’s power in His shed blood!
Cast All Your Cares On JesusHe Cares! Bring them to the cross