Isaiah 53 *Sermon summary:* This sermon presents Isaiah 53 as a profound revelation of Christ's suffering and its redemptive blessings, emphasizing that every aspect of His agony—endured at the hands of men and by the Father's will—was purposeful and necessary for the salvation of God's people. The passage reveals Christ as the suffering Servant, despised and rejected, yet willingly bearing the sins of His chosen ones, not as a mere substitute but as a willing sacrifice whose death was both foreordained and freely embraced. The theological heart lies in the substitutionary atonement: Christ's wounds bring healing, His chastisement brings peace, and His imputed righteousness justifies those who believe. The sermon underscores that this salvation is not arbitrary but rooted in God's eternal knowledge and election, with believers recognized by their reception of His Word and their faith in Him. Ultimately, the suffering and glory of Christ are inseparable, demonstrating that His death was not defeat but the means by which He secures the eternal redemption and spiritual inheritance of His people.