Podcasts about suffering servant

When difficult passages of Scripture have different interpretations from credible theologians, how can we determine who's correct? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg shares some biblical wisdom and fundamental principles as he wrestles with this dilemma. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

No one is perfect. The Bible is clear that by nature, Christians are sinners like everyone else. So what distinguishes believers from the rest of the world? Hear the answer on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg continues a study of Daniel's prayer. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Does your faith sometimes falter in trying times? You're not alone! Learn from Daniel's example, and see how his routine pattern of life directed his prayers and helped him trust God, even in his darkest days. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Daniel's apocalyptic visions frightened, confused, and overwhelmed him. Do they have the same effect on you? Study along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg prepares us to recognize and resist the schemes of the Evil One and to rest in God's provision. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Who Is the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53? A Comparison of the Views

Old Testament prophecy can be difficult to fully understand, even when a partial interpretation is provided. On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg demonstrates how Daniel's prophetic vision has historical relevance as well as a future warning and assurance. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Believers are called to endure unjust suffering with faith, trusting that God honors those who suffer for doing good. Jesus is the supreme example: though sinless, Christ endured rejection and suffering with retaliation, entrusting Himself to God’s justice. Yet His suffering was more than an example. As the Suffering Servant, He bore our sins so that we might die to sin and live righteously. Having been brought back to God through Christ, believers are set apart by responding to suffering with the same trust, humility and faithfulness that marked their Savior.

Believers are called to endure unjust suffering with faith, trusting that God honors those who suffer for doing good. Jesus is the supreme example: though sinless, Christ endured rejection and suffering with retaliation, entrusting Himself to God’s justice. Yet His suffering was more than an example. As the Suffering Servant, He bore our sins so that we might die to sin and live righteously. Having been brought back to God through Christ, believers are set apart by responding to suffering with the same trust, humility and faithfulness that marked their Savior.

Believers are called to endure unjust suffering with faith, trusting that God honors those who suffer for doing good. Jesus is the supreme example: though sinless, Christ endured rejection and suffering with retaliation, entrusting Himself to God’s justice. Yet His suffering was more than an example. As the Suffering Servant, He bore our sins so that we might die to sin and live righteously. Having been brought back to God through Christ, believers are set apart by responding to suffering with the same trust, humility and faithfulness that marked their Savior.

When Jesus healed a man who'd been blind since birth, why didn't everyone celebrate the miracle? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines the religious leaders' response and considers why we often encounter similar opposition when people come to faith today. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Do Daniel's apocalyptic visions alarm you and make you anxious? Daniel himself was confused and terrified by what he saw. Nonetheless, Scripture assures us that believers can be comforted. Find out why when you listen to Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Few chapters in the Bible so vividly depict the glory of the gospel in the humiliation and exaltation of Christ as Isaiah 53. Today, Sinclair Ferguson opens this passage to reflect with wonder on the Suffering Servant. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-gospel-according-to-isaiah/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Scripture is clear that ultimately, Jesus wins! At the cross, He triumphed over sin, death, and hell. Does this mean Christians are spared from the opposition described in Daniel's apocalyptic vision? Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Climax of Luke's Gospel: Jesus' royal arrival, His prophetic warnings, His final teachings, His sacrificial death, His victorious resurrection, and His ascension. The theological centre of these chapters is the revelation of Jesus as the Messianic King, the Suffering Servant, and the Risen Lord who fulfils Scripture and inaugurates God's saving reign.The Jewish War: Josephus

When you hear about the hostility against Christianity throughout the world, do you worry that the church is in danger of being destroyed? Hear a much-needed reminder on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg walks us through Daniel's prophetic vision. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

The main things are the plain things, and the plain things are the main things. This truth guides Alistair Begg's preaching through the overarching warnings and encouragement found in Daniel's prophetic dreams. Study along with him on Truth For Life. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Biblical prophecy can be difficult to understand. So before beginning a study of the prophet Daniel's apocalyptic visions, we'll take a broad view of his dream to determine what God makes absolutely clear. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Are you like the religious leaders in Jesus' day, failing to recognize Him despite His miraculous signs? They studied God's Word—so how could they be spiritually blind? Consider why most doubters doubt. That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Light in the Darkness' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

When you see someone in need, are you inclined to intervene, cast judgment, or perhaps leave it to those you deem “better equipped” to help? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg challenges us to learn from the example of a bold, compassionate servant. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the special sermon Ropes and Rags' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Some believe that those who serve God are protected from danger. But hear about a prophet who was left to die simply for delivering the Lord's message! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg points out how God intervened through unexpected individuals and means. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the special sermon Ropes and Rags' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Free Ebook! Names Above All Names by Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson. Deepen your relationship with Christ by knowing more about Him as the True Prophet, Seed of the Woman, Son of Man, Suffering Servant, Conquering King, Lamb on the Throne, and Great High Priest. Comes with a companion study guide! ‘Download Now.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Before his departure from Christ Church, Canon Jonathan reflects on the one message he most wanted to leave behind: the gospel. Isaiah first confronts God’s people with the reality of their sin, but then comforts them with a hope-filled invitation. Through the promised Suffering Servant, God does what we cannot, calling all who are thirsty, hungry, and empty-handed to come and receive his grace. The gospel is not a message we outgrow—it is the truth we need to hear again and again.

The weekly Sunday morning sermon delivered by Rev. James WilesMark 15:33-41“And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” And some of the bystanders hearing it said, “Behold, he is calling Elijah.” And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.” And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way he breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!” There were also women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. When he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him, and there were also many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.”1. The misery of His death2. The miracles at His death3. The ministry in His deathwww.huntsmbc.com

Join my husband and me as we go through the entire Bible in a year, in conjunction with the Bible Discovery Guide and The Daily Show. This weekend we answer some of the big questions and viewer questions concerning the Suffering Servant, God's judgment, and the hope of restoration. If you want to know your Bible better, then this is a great place to help deepen your big-picture understanding.

Does the way you interact with others or deal with suffering make the Gospel look appealing? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg teaches us how it's possible to be attractively righteous like Christ rather than superficial and condescending like the Pharisees. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘To Know Christ' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Make a deep dive into what the Gospels reveal about Jesus the topic for your group's summer or fall Bible study. Download the free nine-week study guide and nine corresponding teaching messages from Alistair. Share the free download link with everyone in your study group! Visit truthforlife.org/knowchrist ‘Visit truthforlife.org/knowchrist.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Does the way you interact with others or deal with suffering make the Gospel look appealing? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg teaches us how it's possible to be attractively righteous like Christ rather than superficial and condescending like the Pharisees. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111

Does the way you interact with others or deal with suffering make the Gospel look appealing? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg teaches us how it's possible to be attractively righteous like Christ rather than superficial and condescending like the Pharisees. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111

Can Jesus truly identify with us in our suffering? Some suggest that since He was God, His human experience was easier to endure. On Truth For Life, we'll see how the Bible challenges this perception as Alistair Begg considers Jesus, the Suffering Servant. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘To Know Christ' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Make a deep dive into what the Gospels reveal about Jesus the topic for your group's summer or fall Bible study. Download the free nine-week study guide and nine corresponding teaching messages from Alistair. Share the free download link with everyone in your study group! ‘Visit truthforlife.org/knowchrist.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Monday, July 6, 2026

Can Jesus truly identify with us in our suffering? Some suggest that since He was God, His human experience was easier to endure. On Truth For Life, we'll see how the Bible challenges this perception as Alistair Begg considers Jesus, the Suffering Servant. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111

Can Jesus truly identify with us in our suffering? Some suggest that since He was God, His human experience was easier to endure. On Truth For Life, we'll see how the Bible challenges this perception as Alistair Begg considers Jesus, the Suffering Servant. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111

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Lesson 16 - The King's Mission Accomplished, His Commission DeliveredMatthew 27:1—28:20. The promised Messiah stood silent before His accusers. The Suffering Servant fully drained the cup He'd accepted in Gethsemane; and on Calvary's cross, the true Passover Lamb yielded up His Spirit. Three days later He rose as the Promised King, victorious over death. Then He told His disciples to take everything He had taught them into the world and make disciples everywhere. His authority would empower them, and His presence would sustain them. His mission was accomplished - theirs had just begun.To learn more about Michele or to support this international ministry please visit https://intheword.com

Friday, July 3, 2026

Join Rod, Janice, and Corie in this episode of Bible Discovery as they delve into the profound insights of Isaiah 53. This chapter is known for its depiction of the Suffering Servant, believed to be a prophecy about Jesus Christ. The hosts explore its historical context and its significance in Christian theology. Discover how this passage is used to bridge understanding with Jewish communities and its impact on believers worldwide. A must-listen for those interested in biblical studies and spiritual growth.

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Isaiah 53 is one of the most important chapters in the entire Bible! This astounding passage prophesizes the death of Christ 700 years before He even lived! This amazing chapter shows how the King would die on behalf of His people so that they (and us) might be part of His eternal kingdom. Join us as we study this key chapter in God's Word! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    Isaiah 53 is one of the most important and well-known chapters in the entire Old Testament. Prior to this study, what is your familiarity with this chapter and why would you have said it was so important for Christians to know and understand?  2.    The podcast mentioned that background leading up to this chapter included the unfolding promise of the New Covenant that would be made with and through the Servant. This covenant will be a NEW covenant (Is 42 & 49) where God's people will enter a NEW Kingdom (Isaiah 2 & 25) with a NEW King (Isaiah 7, 9, 11, et.al.) as the NEW Israel (Isaiah 49:3). Why is this background vital to understanding the profound depth of Isaiah 53 and the offering of the Suffering Servant King for our sins?  3.    The podcast mentioned that there were three "servants" mentioned in the Book of Isaiah. Who were they? Which servant is being spoken of here in Isaiah 53?  4.    How is the Messiah-Servant-King described in verses 2 and 3? Why would this be a surprise to God's people? Would you have difficulty believing in a Messianic King who looked like this?  5.    What happens to the Messiah-King in verses 5, 7 and 9? How does verses 6 and 8 explain why He would experience such suffering?  6.    According to verse 10, who was the ultimate source of the suffering of the Servant? Why is that important for us to know?  7.    Verse 10 also says that the Suffering Servant would offer Himself as a "guilt offering". The podcast mentioned that the guilt offering was taught in Levititus where the person paid 1/5 more in restitution for the damages of their sin. Think about our sin before God; we have an infinite debt before God, what is 1/5 of infinity? Why is our debt to God literally impossible to repay? Why did we need an eternal king to pay our eternal debt, plus 1/5, for us?  8.    According to verse 11, how did the Father view the guilt offering of the Suffering Servant? Who will be justified by this offering? What does it even mean to be justified? What does it mean for YOU to be justified?  9.    When did you first look to Jesus as your guilt offering payment to God? How has that realization impacted your relationship with God, the world and His work in your life?  10.    If a person will not trust in Jesus' guilt offering payment for their sins, what is the reality of their relationship with God now and for eternity?  Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Pastor Chris Ansell of Restoration Community Church continues a series called Shadows of the Savior, looking at Old Testament passages that foreshadow Jesus. This week we conclude the series with what might be the clearest foreshadowing of the suffering of Jesus Christ, the servant songs from the prophet Isaiah. Passages: Isaiah 42:1-7; 49:1-13; 50:4-11; 52:13-53:12; Matthew 12:18-21; John 8:12; Isaiah 40:3-4; Mark 1:2-3; Luke 9:51; Acts 8:30-35

God is faithful to His people, even when they have been unfaithful to Him. We'll see this truth in today's study in Isaiah 50 as we study an amazing prophecy of Jesus which proves, not only that He is the promised king, but that He would also suffer for His people and won't divorce them even though they have been unfaithful to their covenant with Him. Join us today in our study in Isaiah 50!  DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1.    The overarching theme of Isaiah 49-57 is that of the "Suffering Servant". Think back to our study, yesterday, in Isaiah 49. What were some ways that Isaiah 49 prophesied that the Servant would suffer for His people?  2.    Read Isaiah 50:1. What is the item that the Lord is asking about? What is His point in asking for this? What did the Lord tell Israel in Jeremiah 3:8? How did the podcast explain the juxtaposition of Isaiah 50:1 and Jeremiah 3:8? 3.    In verses 2 & 3, could the Lord carry out the salvation of His people? If so, why "was there no man when..." the Lord came to His people? What does that phrase even mean? Why was there no one to obey the Lord? 4.    In verse 4, once again the Servant is speaking (we know this because the word "GOD" is in all caps, indicating that "GOD" was the Lord and now His servant is speaking). What is the Servant's message for His people in verses 4 & 5? Why do you think He won't "turn back"? How was this evident throughout Jesus' ministry? How is this different from the lack of obedience in the people in verses 2 &3? 5.    What was the Servant's obedience to the Lord in verses 5 &6? What was the price of Jesus' obedience to the Father? How was this obedience demonstrated in Jesus' earthly life? What cost was there in Jesus' obedience? 6.    Read over verses 7-9, how do these verses portray the trust that the Servant has for the Lord? What kind of resolve does this trust strengthen Him with? Read 1st Peter 2:23. How did Peter portray Jesus' trust in the Father? Why is it hard to trust the Father like this, when life doesn't seem to go our way? 7.     Verse 10 calls out to the people to join with the Servant. What should those who walk in darkness do? What does it mean to call upon the Lord? How does Romans 10:13 echo a similar exhortation?  8.    In verse 11, how is a person making their own fire an analogy for manmade religion? In our day and age, how do people seek to provide their own "light"? In verse 11, what is the ultimate fate of those who will not leave their manmade religion and obey the Lord? What torment do you think is being spoken of here? 9.    Think about how you respond to God's message. Are these just words on a paper? Are these just theological ideas to know? Or are these words God's message to you to gather to Him, with His people, that you might be numbered among those in His kingdom?  Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.   

Full Text of Readings Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Lectionary: 586, 587 The Saint of the day is Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Story of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Jesus called John the greatest of all those who had preceded him: “I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John….” But John would have agreed completely with what Jesus added: “[Y]et the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he” (Luke 7:28). John spent his time in the desert, an ascetic. He began to announce the coming of the Kingdom, and to call everyone to a fundamental reformation of life. His purpose was to prepare the way for Jesus. His baptism, he said, was for repentance. But one would come who would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. John was not worthy even to untie his sandals. His attitude toward Jesus was: “He must increase; I must decrease” (John 3:30). John was humbled to find among the crowd of sinners who came to be baptized the one whom he already knew to be the Messiah. “I need to be baptized by you” (Matthew 3:14b). But Jesus insisted, “Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness” (Matthew 3:15b). Jesus, true and humble human as well as eternal God, was eager to do what was required of any good Jew. Jesus thus publicly entered the community of those awaiting the Messiah. But making himself part of that community, he made it truly messianic. The greatness of John, his pivotal place in the history of salvation, is seen in the great emphasis Luke gives to the announcement of his birth and the event itself—both made prominently parallel to the same occurrences in the life of Jesus. John attracted countless people to the banks of the Jordan, and it occurred to some people that he might be the Messiah. But he constantly deferred to Jesus, even to sending away some of his followers to become the first disciples of Jesus. Perhaps John's idea of the coming of the Kingdom of God was not being perfectly fulfilled in the public ministry of Jesus. For whatever reason, when he was in prison he sent his disciples to ask Jesus if he was the Messiah. Jesus' answer showed that the Messiah was to be a figure like that of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah. John himself would share in the pattern of messianic suffering, losing his life to the revenge of Herodias. Reflection John challenges us Christians to the fundamental attitude of Christianity—total dependence on the Father, in Christ. Except for the Mother of God, no one had a higher function in the unfolding of salvation. Yet the least in the kingdom, Jesus said, is greater than he, for the pure gift that the Father gives. The attractiveness as well as the austerity of John, his fierce courage in denouncing evil—all stem from his fundamental and total placing of his life within the will of God. The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist shows us the way to purity and graceSaint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

Psalm 22

Psalm 22

IntroductionThroughout church history, God's people have struggled with a persistent temptation: looking to the visible means of grace rather than the invisible power behind those means. We can think that the effectiveness of the gospel depends upon the piety of the minister. Certainly, a minister needs to have a piety that rests in the Lord. The minister needs to believe the gospel message. However, we also need to see that the human vessels are the means that God uses to build his church. We are called to be faithful to our God, but it is our God who nourishes and builds his church through his ordinary means. The Human Tendency to Look to MenWhen the lame man was healed at the Beautiful Gate, the man and the crowds did not immediately recognize the source of his healing. Instead, the man clung to Peter and John, looking to these apostles as the source of life and power. This response reveals a fundamental human pattern: we naturally gravitate toward the visible and tangible. We think that human piety makes God powerful. Rather, it is God's power that cultivates human piety. Peter immediately corrects this misunderstanding, asking why they stare at him and John as if the healing came through their own godliness or power. Peter knows that it is not in his power, but in the Lord Jesus Christ. The crowds had witnessed a miracle and immediately assumed that the men performing it must possess extraordinary holiness. The signs do not testify to the man's piety, but to the man's credibility. The apostles make explicit that they did not heal the man. Their ability to heal is only because Christ has been raised from the dead, and they are sent as his witnesses. We see this same thing with Moses at the exodus. The sign testifies to his authority rather than his personal piety. This tendency to trust in the man persists in our own day whenever we find ourselves drawn to charismatic personalities or assuming that a minister's effectiveness correlates with his personal piety.Peter's rebuke reminds us that true faith looks past the clay vessel to the treasure within, recognizing that the power belongs to God alone. The minister is merely a conduit, not the source. The minister merely preaches the gospel and is not the author of life himself.The Promised Messiah RevealedPeter redirects the crowd's attention from the apostles to the "Author of Life.” He reminds the crowd that it is Jesus Christ, whom they had denied and sent to death. This title, servant, is drawn from Isaiah's Suffering Servant songs. Peter identifies Christ as the one who not only creates life but restores it. Christ is the suffering servant who overcomes the consequences of the fall and brings humanity from death to life. Peter boldly declares that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, whom Israel rejected because He did not fit their theological system. Peter's point is that Jesus Christ is the very one foretold by the prophets. His mission is to suffer before entering His glory.The tragedy of Israel's rejection becomes clear when we understand what they rejected: not merely a teacher or miracle-worker, but the Author of Life Himself. They chose Barabbas, a revolutionary and murderer. They chose the very man who did what they accused Christ of doing. They preferred a Messiah who fit their expectations, one who is a political liberator, and denied the Suffering Servant who would bear his people's sins. Peter's point is that the Messiah's suffering was not an unfortunate detour but the very fulfillment of God's eternal purpose. The resurrection confirms that Jesus of Nazareth is indeed the prophet greater than Moses whom God promised to raise up. The Gospel InvitationWe would expect Peter to dismiss the crowd and tell them to go home. They are not worthy of the Messiah's work. Peter exposed the crowd's sin and ignorance. Despite their failure, Peter extends a remarkable invitation: repent and turn to Christ for the forgiveness of sins. This call to repentance is not a demand for perfected righteousness but a call to submit to the Messiah for life. We see the Messiah as the sole sacrifice for sins. The Messiah is the life-giving power that transforms our mindset and orientation to turn to God rather than away from him, as we are naturally inclined to do without the Holy Spirit. Peter knows the grace of restoration personally. Remember that this is the same Peter who denied Christ three times, who was questioned by the risen Lord on the shores of Galilee, and who was restored despite his failure. Yes, and it was an awkward conversation. However, Christ is reassuring Peter that His grace is sufficient. Peter knows firsthand that the gospel invitation is extended not to the worthy but to the weary. Peter knows that he failed, but he proceeds in the confidence that the Lord upholds him until the end. Peter knows his need for a redeemer. The beauty of this invitation lies in its promise: sins wiped out, times of refreshment from the Lord, and the sending of the Christ who has been appointed for Israel. Peter emphasizes that this promise extends to all whom God calls, far beyond the immediate audience. The prophet, like Moses, continues to speak, and those who heed him find life. Peter gives a warning: those who refuse this prophet will be cut off from the people. Peter also gives the assurance that those who turn to Christ in faith and repentance find their sins forgiven and their hearts renewed. The gospel is not a call to admire the apostles or aspire to their spiritual achievements, but a call to find life in Christ alone.ConclusionThe apostles do not seek the people's worship. No, the apostles point us to the One who is worthy of worship. Christ, the Author of Life. Yes, the second person of the Trinity has done the Father's work. The Father and the Son send out the Spirit to equip and empower God's people to stand firm in the storms of this age. The one God who has been faithful to his people confirms the prophetic promise in Christ. Our best spiritual achievements only manifest themselves in the power of our Lord's redemptive mercy. We are called to find our identity not in our own significance but in our Redeemer. We live under His authority rather than measuring ourselves against human standards. When we are tempted to trust in what our eyes see, we are called to walk by the eyes of faith. We are tempted to trust in the eloquence of the preacher, our Christian growth, our performance, but the call is to bow the knee in service to the One and only Triune God who calls us into his presence. The power that healed the lame man, that raised Christ from the dead, and that continues to work in His people today is the same power that calls us to bow the knee to Jesus Christ. Let us find our contentment in Him alone.

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

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