Our Certain Hope
Mark Howard
So far in this series we’ve considered the identity and work of God’s Servant, Jesus. Now we see the outcome of his mission – a certain promise of peace that comes only through Him.
The Suffering Servant
Mark Howard
God’s Servant will bring justice to the nations (Isaiah 42), reveal God to the world (49) and live a life of perfect obedience (50). We might expect people to welcome him with open arms, but in Isaiah 53 we find that he would met with confusion and opposition. However, that very opposition is the way […]
The Obedient Servant
Mark Howard
As Christmas approaches, we need to remember what it is all about – the arrival of Jesus Christ. But why did He come? We’ve already begun to answer that as we’ve looked at Isaiah 42 and 49 – He will redeem the world and reveal God. But HOW will He do this? Isaiah 50 provides […]
Listen To The Servant
Mark Howard
In today’s culture, exclusive claims to universal truth are often seen as misplaced and arrogant. However, in Isaiah 49, the Lord Jesus makes such a claim as he demands a hearing from all people.
The Meekness of the Servant
Mark Howard
The angels at the first Christmas sang, “peace on Earth!” But is true peace possible? And is there any hope of real justice? In Isaiah 42 we see that there is, but only through God’s chosen Servant.