Isaiah 42

Sermon Notes:

1) The Stubborn Servant, 18-25

2) The Saving Servant, 1-9

3) The Song of the Servant, 10-13

4) The Zeal of the Servant, 13-17

Reflection questions:

1) What was Isaiah’s mission and expectation as a prophet? See Isaiah 6:8-13. Had God’s prediction come true? See Isaiah 42:18-25.

2) Compare Isaiah 42:1 to Matthew 3:16-17. Now read Isaiah 42:1-9. How else would Jesus embody the servant of Isaiah 42?

3) Why is the zeal of the servant good news for us? How do you see this zeal in the New Testament? See Philippians 1:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24; Hebrews 13:20-21; Jude 24-25.