Day 9 – Came for all people. There are four servant songs in the book of Isaiah, which describe the coming Messiah as a servant, a savior, one who will suffer, and one who will be exalted. All four of the servant songs can be found in Isaiah 42:1-9, 49:1-13, 50:4-11 and 52:13-53:12. In the second servant song, Isaiah gives us a glimpse of God’s purpose from the beginning to the end. Jesus was with God from the beginning and came to earth as a man to serve, suffer, and offer salvation through his death. God’s message is this: salvation […]
Day 8 – Messiah as a servant. The prophet Isaiah gives us a vivid description of the coming Messiah as a servant – one with a gentle manner, who brings comfort and encouragement to the oppressed, and is a light to all. In our world today, this is exactly what is needed, and it is exactly how Jesus lived. This beautiful Hebrew prose from the prophecy of Isaiah, woven in with the teachings of Jesus, says it very well. Isaiah 42:1-4 “This is My Servant; I strengthen Him, this is My Chosen One; I delight in Him. I have put […]
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Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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