Meditation
BEHOLD, MY SERVANT
Text: Isaiah 42
5 November 2023
A NEW PULPIT SERIES
We will have a new Pulpit series in November-December 2023. This will be our Christmas Theme. We will be looking at the Doctrine of Salvation, which is called “Soteriology.” It is formed from the word “Soter” (Greek) for “Saviour.” Our thoughts would be focused on the Person of the Lord Jesus Christ!
A PROPHETIC DESCRIPTION
We examine a wonderful description of the Saviour in this glorious text.
1“Behold! My Servant whom I uphold,
My Elect One in whom My soul delights!
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
2 He will not cry out, nor raise His voice,
Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.
3 A bruised reed He will not break,
And smoking flax He will not quench;
He will bring forth justice for truth. Isaiah 42:1-3
- God Himself presents the Saviour
a) He is called “My Servant”
b) He is God’s “Elect One”
c) God delights in Him
d) God’s Spirit is upon Him fully
e) God will uphold His Servant
- What the Saviour is like
a) He will be gentle and soft-spoken
i) “He will not cry out nor raise His voice”
ii) “Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street”
b) He will be gracious and compassionate
i) He will not even break a bruised reed
i) He will not quench a smoking flax
- What the Saviour will do
a) He will bring forth justice
b) He will uphold the truth
OUR CHALLENGE
Let us learn to appreciate the Lord Jesus Christ afresh this Christmas. We have a truly glorious Saviour!