The Servant Who Would Be King

Description: Isaiah 49 operates like a biography of the life and ministry of Jesus. The resounding note of this chapter is that the Lord has not forgotten His people.

 Suffering Servant Songs: Describes Christ's suffering, not His Glory

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- Jesus' name given by His father (God) v1

- Jesus spoke with authority even as a young child v2

- Jesus was hidden by God in Nazareth, a backwater town

- Jesus is the true and better Israel. He was obedient and humble. He did everything God required v3 Matthew 2:14,15

- But Jesus was crucified. A failure? v4

- No. His crucifixtion saved His people Israel v5 Luke 9:10

- But not only Israel, the Gentiles too "the whole world" v6 Acts 13:48

- The despised servant will be the savior of the world v7-12

- The Lord has comforted His people through Christ suffering v13

- The Lord will never forget His people. Jesus will not forget you if you have trusted him for your salvation. v15,16

- What do you do when you feel forsaken by God? Preach to yourself the Gospel.

     Through good Christian music

     By memorizing Scripture Psalm 119:11

     Have other believers preach the Gospel to you as you preach the Gospel to them.

- God will bring his people's oppressors to justice and all will know the Lord has redeemed his people v26