Relevant Bible Verses: Isaiah 50:4-10; 52:13-53:12

Leading Question: “About whom does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?”

If you know your New Testament you may recognize the leading question as coming from the Ethiopian eunuch in his encounter with Philip on the road to Gaza (Acts 8:23-26). Our lessons are based on the prophet Isaiah, but this week’s lesson takes us to the heart of Jesus’ mission as understood in the New Testament.

Question: Why is the eunuch’s question so significant, both in the setting of the New Testament and in today’s scholarly discussions of the suffering servant ...