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Israel's sin and the servant's obedience (Isaiah 50)
Israel is in great distress because of her sin. They were confident in sinning because they thought there idols, the might of their armies, and their alliances with other strong nations would save them. 1/
Israel is in great distress because of her sin. They were confident in sinning because they thought there idols, the might of their armies, and their alliances with other strong nations would save them. 1/
But the God of heaven, the Holy One who cannot stand sin, allowed their enemies to take them to exile. They were mistreated and were in great anguish. 2/
But God is full of mercy. He promises them salvation, not on the account of obedience (clearly, they were not capable of full obedience) but on the account of the obedience of His servant. This is an echo of the coming of the Messiah. 3/
Isaiah 50:5-6 ; The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting. 4/
Later, in Isaiah 53, the promise of the suffering servant is fleshed out. Stricken, smitten, afflicted, crushed, and oppressed for their transgressions and iniquities. He was like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that is before it's sneakers is silent. 5/
By living on this side of history we know that Christ fulfilled these promises. He obeyed God even into death. Those who have trusted in Him have been forgiven, not because of their obedience, but because of Christ's obedience. Therefore, we are exempted from God's judgment. 6/
Isaiah 50:10 has something for those who have not believed in Christ for their salvation - Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of His servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trust in the name of the Lord and rely on His God. 7/
Sinner, will you hearken to this call?
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