The document discusses the third of Isaiah's Servant Songs found in Isaiah 50:4-9. It provides context on the previous songs and examines themes within song 3 related to the basis of the servant's service. These include teachableness, subjection, surrender, dependence, trust, choice, commitment, and endurance. Parallels are drawn between the servant's experience and Jesus, including how he learned through prayer and endured trials willingly. The song's message for readers is to emulate the servant's attitude of submission to God.
The document provides analysis of Isaiah's Song of the Servant 4 in relation to King Hezekiah of Judah. Over multiple studies, parallels are drawn between details of the song and events in Hezekiah's life. These include Hezekiah being miraculously delivered from a deadly illness and enemy forces, yet still being afflicted and despised like the servant. The song's description of the servant being oppressed, silent before his judges, and cut off from life are compared to Hezekiah's example before Rabshakeh and words in his recovery psalm. Ultimately, while the song finds fullest fulfillment in Jesus, aspects of Hezekiah's experiences as God's faithful servant resonated with details in the
The document provides background information on the Servant Songs found in Isaiah. It identifies the four songs, their locations in Isaiah, and key details about each. It discusses debates around who the servant represents and the importance of servanthood based on these passages. Tables are included that analyze features of the songs and New Testament references to them.
The document discusses a Bible study on the Servant Songs of Isaiah. It provides an overview of Song 2 from Isaiah 49:1-6. The summary focuses on key points about the origin and impact of Jesus' service as depicted in this song. It discusses how Jesus was called and formed by God from the womb to be a servant. It also examines Jesus' work of glorifying God and cooperating with him, as well as his focus on God's people. The song portrays Jesus' ministry extending beyond Israel to all people and the ends of the earth.
The document analyzes references to "the right hand of God" in the book of Psalms. It finds these references fall into three main places: 1) Leading to songs of the Second Exodus in Psalms 16-21 2) In Psalms 73-89 where the most asked question of God, "How long?", is found 3) In Psalms 108-118 which are songs of the First Exodus from Egypt. The right hand of God represents God's power, protection, presence, saving power, victory, and defeat of enemies. It discusses what specific Psalms these references are found in and how they point ahead to Jesus as prophet, priest and king.
Psalms book 1: David's first book of PsalmsMichael Scaman
A short look at the themes in the book and how Jesus is seen in the book. The New Testament says the law presents in a sense pictures of heavenly realities and there is provision for a King in the law so it should be no surprise if the King of Kings is portrayed using the life of David ( as well as other kings)
Book 1 tends to have psalms that are personal in nature.
Additionally often Book 1 is taken as poetically like Genesis and has themes
concerning man and the blessed man in particular.
We concentrate on the flow, themes and connections themes to theme.
The document provides analysis of Isaiah's Song of the Servant 4 in relation to King Hezekiah of Judah. Over multiple studies, parallels are drawn between details of the song and events in Hezekiah's life. These include Hezekiah being miraculously delivered from a deadly illness and enemy forces, yet still being afflicted and despised like the servant. The song's description of the servant being oppressed, silent before his judges, and cut off from life are compared to Hezekiah's example before Rabshakeh and words in his recovery psalm. Ultimately, while the song finds fullest fulfillment in Jesus, aspects of Hezekiah's experiences as God's faithful servant resonated with details in the
The document provides background information on the Servant Songs found in Isaiah. It identifies the four songs, their locations in Isaiah, and key details about each. It discusses debates around who the servant represents and the importance of servanthood based on these passages. Tables are included that analyze features of the songs and New Testament references to them.
The document discusses a Bible study on the Servant Songs of Isaiah. It provides an overview of Song 2 from Isaiah 49:1-6. The summary focuses on key points about the origin and impact of Jesus' service as depicted in this song. It discusses how Jesus was called and formed by God from the womb to be a servant. It also examines Jesus' work of glorifying God and cooperating with him, as well as his focus on God's people. The song portrays Jesus' ministry extending beyond Israel to all people and the ends of the earth.
The document analyzes references to "the right hand of God" in the book of Psalms. It finds these references fall into three main places: 1) Leading to songs of the Second Exodus in Psalms 16-21 2) In Psalms 73-89 where the most asked question of God, "How long?", is found 3) In Psalms 108-118 which are songs of the First Exodus from Egypt. The right hand of God represents God's power, protection, presence, saving power, victory, and defeat of enemies. It discusses what specific Psalms these references are found in and how they point ahead to Jesus as prophet, priest and king.
Psalms book 1: David's first book of PsalmsMichael Scaman
A short look at the themes in the book and how Jesus is seen in the book. The New Testament says the law presents in a sense pictures of heavenly realities and there is provision for a King in the law so it should be no surprise if the King of Kings is portrayed using the life of David ( as well as other kings)
Book 1 tends to have psalms that are personal in nature.
Additionally often Book 1 is taken as poetically like Genesis and has themes
concerning man and the blessed man in particular.
We concentrate on the flow, themes and connections themes to theme.
The document provides information for a Bible study on Sunday's liturgy. It includes summaries and commentary on the day's scripture readings from Isaiah, Hebrews, and Mark. The Isaiah reading focuses on the suffering servant. The Hebrews reading presents Jesus as a compassionate high priest in heaven. The Gospel reading from Mark depicts James and John requesting positions of honor and Jesus teaching his disciples about servant leadership. Contextual information is also provided about the authors and sections of the books. The document aims to aid reflection on the readings and homily for the upcoming mass.
Dear sisters and brothers,
The Lord manifests himself to us. We can find him if we seek him together through the life and mission of our Church.
Fr. Cielo
Jesus teaches his disciples not to prevent others from doing works in his name, even if they are not part of their group. He says that whoever is not against them is for them, and anyone who helps one of his followers will be rewarded. Jesus warns his disciples about causing others, especially children, to sin, saying it would be better to cut off a body part causing sin than to go to Gehenna with it. He emphasizes avoiding scandal.
Seeing and Savoring Jesus in book 2 of the PsalmsMichael Scaman
This document provides an overview and analysis of Jesus as seen in Psalms 42-72. It discusses how these Psalms depict Jesus through depictions of depression, persecution, wedding imagery, and ascension. Key points made include:
- Psalms 42-47 depict dealing with depression and end with a wedding, pointing to Jesus.
- Psalms 45 depicts Jesus as the wedding king in a love song.
- Psalms 68 depicts the Ark as representing Jesus' ascension.
- Psalms 69 depicts Jesus' rejection, opposition, and betrayal.
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the baptism of Jesus, including commentary on the readings. The first reading from Isaiah speaks of preparing the way of the Lord. The psalm calls the people to praise God as king. The second reading from Titus discusses God's grace appearing through Jesus to save people from sin. The gospel reading recounts John baptizing people with water and saying one greater will baptize with the Holy Spirit, then describes Jesus' own baptism when the Spirit descended on him.
The document provides details of a Bible study for the third Sunday of Lent, including commentary on the readings. It summarizes:
1) The first reading from Exodus describes the Israelites complaining to Moses about lack of water, and God instructing Moses to strike a rock so water will flow.
2) The responsorial Psalm calls the people to worship God joyfully and not harden their hearts as their ancestors did in the desert.
3) The second reading from Romans discusses how Jesus' death brings justification, peace with God, and hope through faith, proving God's love for us while we were still sinners.
4) The Gospel reading recounts Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan
This document provides commentary and analysis for the readings on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah 35:4-7 which encourages those with frightened hearts, saying God will come to save them and heal the blind, deaf, lame. It then analyzes the responsorial Psalm 146 which praises God for sustaining the oppressed, hungry, captive. Finally, it summarizes the second reading from James 2:1-5 which commands believers to show no partiality between the rich and poor among them.
A very brief overview of Isaiah
Isiah;s prophesy is in part a response to the Song(s) of Moses
Moses called heaven and earth and withness and Isaiah calls heaven and earth in his openeing. Both promise chastizement but also redemption
and Isaiah and the song of Moses become remakable more like the New Testamant with regard to redemption.
-Redemption offered
-A son is given
- the voice crying in the dessert is prelude to songs of Messah
- true worship is exhorted
- the final servant song has Messiah rejected, suffer for sins, die and overcome death
- justice is exhorted
- Jerusalem goes from unfaithful to faithful and holy
- redemption is offered to the world
- in the 'new Jerusalem' rightousness dwells
- the book draws to a close with passages using wedding like celebration labguae like 'the marriage supper of the lamb does'
Dear brothers and sisters,
We prepare for the Lord's coming by being converted. We can't engage in the New Evangelization without conversion.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides information for an upcoming Bible study, including summaries of the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time C.
1) The first reading from Sirach discusses God as a just judge who hears the cries of the oppressed and favors the prayer of the lowly.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that the Lord hears the cry of the poor and comes to the aid of the just.
3) The second reading from 2 Timothy finds Paul resigned to his impending death, but confident in God's rescue and the reward of righteousness for those who long for His appearance.
The document provides an overview and commentary on the readings for the upcoming Sunday liturgy. It summarizes the first reading from Wisdom 9:13-18a which discusses how humans cannot know or understand God's counsel due to our limited intellects and concerns. It then summarizes the response Psalm 90 which reflects on the brevity of human life and calls on God for wisdom and kindness. Finally, it summarizes the second reading from Philemon 9-10,13-17 which discusses Paul urging Philemon to welcome back Onesimus, his runaway slave, now as a brother in Christ.
Dear sisters and brothers,
If you are always trying to please people even if they are erring, you are not a prophet. Speak out God's message even it hurts.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides commentary and analysis for the Sunday liturgy readings. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah which describes how the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali went from gloom to being glorified by God. It then summarizes the responsorial Psalm about having the Lord as one's light and salvation. The second reading summary explains that Paul urges the Corinthians to unity and not divisions, as some were saying they belonged to particular leaders instead of Christ alone.
The document provides commentary for the Sunday liturgy on All Saints Day, focusing on the first reading from Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14. It summarizes:
1) John's visions of an angel holding God's seal, a multitude in white robes before God's throne, and angels/elders worshipping God;
2) An elder asks about those in white robes and says they survived distress and washed robes in Christ's blood;
3) The reading describes the saints in heaven bearing God's seal, wearing white after persevering in faith during persecution for Christ.
The document is a summary of the readings and prayers for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It discusses the servant's suffering from the first reading and how Jesus, as the servant, calls his disciples to serve with humility rather than seek glory. The Gospel passage recounts Jesus teaching the disciples that true greatness is found in service to others.
The document provides commentary and context for the Sunday Bible readings. It begins with an introduction to the Sunday liturgy being discussed. It then summarizes each of the readings - from Isaiah, Psalms, James, and Mark.
For the first reading from Isaiah, it notes that the passage focuses on the help of God and describes the suffering servant acknowledging God's action in his life. For the Psalm, it says the psalm represents the feeling of a servant who triumphs over sufferings with God's help through affirming God's goodness. For the passage from James, it explains that the reading focuses on faith and works, and how faith without works is dead. Finally, for the Gospel reading from Mark, it indicates
The document provides commentary and reflections on the Sunday readings for Passion Sunday B, including Isaiah 50:4-7, Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24, Philippians 2:6-11, and Mark 14:1-15:47. It summarizes key parts of each reading and offers insights. The gospel reading recounts the plotting of Jesus' arrest and the anointing of Jesus in Bethany, eliciting an adverse reaction. The document aims to aid homilies and sharing focused on how the readings present themes of giftedness, non-resistance to violence, obedience, humility, and finding meaning in suffering.
The document provides information for a Bible study on Sunday's liturgy. It includes summaries and commentary on the day's scripture readings from Isaiah, Hebrews, and Mark. The Isaiah reading focuses on the suffering servant. The Hebrews reading presents Jesus as a compassionate high priest in heaven. The Gospel reading from Mark depicts James and John requesting positions of honor and Jesus teaching his disciples about servant leadership. Contextual information is also provided about the authors and sections of the books. The document aims to aid reflection on the readings and homily for the upcoming mass.
Dear sisters and brothers,
The Lord manifests himself to us. We can find him if we seek him together through the life and mission of our Church.
Fr. Cielo
Jesus teaches his disciples not to prevent others from doing works in his name, even if they are not part of their group. He says that whoever is not against them is for them, and anyone who helps one of his followers will be rewarded. Jesus warns his disciples about causing others, especially children, to sin, saying it would be better to cut off a body part causing sin than to go to Gehenna with it. He emphasizes avoiding scandal.
Seeing and Savoring Jesus in book 2 of the PsalmsMichael Scaman
This document provides an overview and analysis of Jesus as seen in Psalms 42-72. It discusses how these Psalms depict Jesus through depictions of depression, persecution, wedding imagery, and ascension. Key points made include:
- Psalms 42-47 depict dealing with depression and end with a wedding, pointing to Jesus.
- Psalms 45 depicts Jesus as the wedding king in a love song.
- Psalms 68 depicts the Ark as representing Jesus' ascension.
- Psalms 69 depicts Jesus' rejection, opposition, and betrayal.
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the baptism of Jesus, including commentary on the readings. The first reading from Isaiah speaks of preparing the way of the Lord. The psalm calls the people to praise God as king. The second reading from Titus discusses God's grace appearing through Jesus to save people from sin. The gospel reading recounts John baptizing people with water and saying one greater will baptize with the Holy Spirit, then describes Jesus' own baptism when the Spirit descended on him.
The document provides details of a Bible study for the third Sunday of Lent, including commentary on the readings. It summarizes:
1) The first reading from Exodus describes the Israelites complaining to Moses about lack of water, and God instructing Moses to strike a rock so water will flow.
2) The responsorial Psalm calls the people to worship God joyfully and not harden their hearts as their ancestors did in the desert.
3) The second reading from Romans discusses how Jesus' death brings justification, peace with God, and hope through faith, proving God's love for us while we were still sinners.
4) The Gospel reading recounts Jesus' conversation with a Samaritan
This document provides commentary and analysis for the readings on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah 35:4-7 which encourages those with frightened hearts, saying God will come to save them and heal the blind, deaf, lame. It then analyzes the responsorial Psalm 146 which praises God for sustaining the oppressed, hungry, captive. Finally, it summarizes the second reading from James 2:1-5 which commands believers to show no partiality between the rich and poor among them.
A very brief overview of Isaiah
Isiah;s prophesy is in part a response to the Song(s) of Moses
Moses called heaven and earth and withness and Isaiah calls heaven and earth in his openeing. Both promise chastizement but also redemption
and Isaiah and the song of Moses become remakable more like the New Testamant with regard to redemption.
-Redemption offered
-A son is given
- the voice crying in the dessert is prelude to songs of Messah
- true worship is exhorted
- the final servant song has Messiah rejected, suffer for sins, die and overcome death
- justice is exhorted
- Jerusalem goes from unfaithful to faithful and holy
- redemption is offered to the world
- in the 'new Jerusalem' rightousness dwells
- the book draws to a close with passages using wedding like celebration labguae like 'the marriage supper of the lamb does'
Dear brothers and sisters,
We prepare for the Lord's coming by being converted. We can't engage in the New Evangelization without conversion.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides information for an upcoming Bible study, including summaries of the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time C.
1) The first reading from Sirach discusses God as a just judge who hears the cries of the oppressed and favors the prayer of the lowly.
2) The responsorial Psalm affirms that the Lord hears the cry of the poor and comes to the aid of the just.
3) The second reading from 2 Timothy finds Paul resigned to his impending death, but confident in God's rescue and the reward of righteousness for those who long for His appearance.
The document provides an overview and commentary on the readings for the upcoming Sunday liturgy. It summarizes the first reading from Wisdom 9:13-18a which discusses how humans cannot know or understand God's counsel due to our limited intellects and concerns. It then summarizes the response Psalm 90 which reflects on the brevity of human life and calls on God for wisdom and kindness. Finally, it summarizes the second reading from Philemon 9-10,13-17 which discusses Paul urging Philemon to welcome back Onesimus, his runaway slave, now as a brother in Christ.
Dear sisters and brothers,
If you are always trying to please people even if they are erring, you are not a prophet. Speak out God's message even it hurts.
Fr. Cielo
The document provides commentary and analysis for the Sunday liturgy readings. It summarizes the first reading from Isaiah which describes how the lands of Zebulun and Naphtali went from gloom to being glorified by God. It then summarizes the responsorial Psalm about having the Lord as one's light and salvation. The second reading summary explains that Paul urges the Corinthians to unity and not divisions, as some were saying they belonged to particular leaders instead of Christ alone.
The document provides commentary for the Sunday liturgy on All Saints Day, focusing on the first reading from Revelation 7:2-4, 9-14. It summarizes:
1) John's visions of an angel holding God's seal, a multitude in white robes before God's throne, and angels/elders worshipping God;
2) An elder asks about those in white robes and says they survived distress and washed robes in Christ's blood;
3) The reading describes the saints in heaven bearing God's seal, wearing white after persevering in faith during persecution for Christ.
The document is a summary of the readings and prayers for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It discusses the servant's suffering from the first reading and how Jesus, as the servant, calls his disciples to serve with humility rather than seek glory. The Gospel passage recounts Jesus teaching the disciples that true greatness is found in service to others.
The document provides commentary and context for the Sunday Bible readings. It begins with an introduction to the Sunday liturgy being discussed. It then summarizes each of the readings - from Isaiah, Psalms, James, and Mark.
For the first reading from Isaiah, it notes that the passage focuses on the help of God and describes the suffering servant acknowledging God's action in his life. For the Psalm, it says the psalm represents the feeling of a servant who triumphs over sufferings with God's help through affirming God's goodness. For the passage from James, it explains that the reading focuses on faith and works, and how faith without works is dead. Finally, for the Gospel reading from Mark, it indicates
The document provides commentary and reflections on the Sunday readings for Passion Sunday B, including Isaiah 50:4-7, Psalm 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24, Philippians 2:6-11, and Mark 14:1-15:47. It summarizes key parts of each reading and offers insights. The gospel reading recounts the plotting of Jesus' arrest and the anointing of Jesus in Bethany, eliciting an adverse reaction. The document aims to aid homilies and sharing focused on how the readings present themes of giftedness, non-resistance to violence, obedience, humility, and finding meaning in suffering.
This document summarizes a worship service that took place on August 11, 2013. It includes elements like welcome and announcements, call to worship, praise and worship through songs, a pastoral prayer, readings from the books of Job and Philippians, a message on why bad things happen to good people based on the book of Job, an offering, and closing songs and prayer. The service focused on celebrating God's faithfulness through difficult times, as demonstrated in the story of Job, and encouraged having the humble, selfless mindset of Christ.
This document contains the order of service for a church parish on April 17, 2011. It includes elements such as a call to worship, opening songs, prayers, scripture readings from Isaiah and Psalms, a sermon, offering, and benediction. The key messages are celebrating Jesus Christ through worship and song, confessing sins and finding forgiveness, and remembering Christ's sacrifice through the reading of his passion and death on the cross according to the gospels.
1. The document discusses the essence and proper practice of praise and worship according to scriptural principles.
2. It emphasizes that praise should be directed towards God alone according to his character, acts, and greatness using various biblical forms of expression.
3. True praise and worship involves fully giving oneself to God through both will and emotion as an act of love, obedience, and response to his redemptive work.
The document provides commentary for a Bible study on the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It summarizes the readings from Isaiah, Philippians, and Matthew's Gospel. The Isaiah reading speaks of God providing a feast for all peoples and removing death. The Philippians reading discusses learning from both abundance and need. The Gospel tells the parable of the wedding feast, where many invited guests refuse to come and are replaced by others, good and bad.
The obedient servant - Isaiah 49:1-7, 50, 52, 53Linus Daniel
The Ethiopian question
Call of Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Jesus
The obedience of the Messiah
Salvation through the Messiah through obedience
Interpretation framework
Was the Servant's sacrifice a
Human sacrifice?
Substitution/Representation?
Blood?
God died on the cross?
Obsessed with Justice? Sin needs punishment!
Salvation by example?
In part-2 of this message we discover the nature of God's redemptive work. We understand that in His redemptive work in us, He not only restores us to our former state, but elevates us to a realm far greater than the beginning.
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This document contains prayers from a prayer group meeting focused on seeking God. It includes 7 prayers seeking God's face, protection, healing, and blessings. It then outlines 10 additional prayers insisting on God's word, pulling down strongholds, rooting out idolatry, pleading the blood of Jesus, commanding breakthrough, and demolishing walls of Jericho blocking finances and favor. The document provides scripture to support each prayer and announces the prayer group will meet again next week to focus on the spirit of favor.
This document discusses a psalm praising God. It examines verses that praise God for his unfailing love and faithfulness to his promises. God's name reflects his faithful character. Kings will thank God for his words and sing of his glory. God cares for the humble but keeps his distance from the proud. The psalmist is surrounded by troubles but God will protect and save through his power. God works out his plans for lives out of his enduring love.
The document provides commentary and reflections on readings for Palm Sunday. It summarizes the key points of Isaiah 50:4-7 which describes God's goodness to the suffering servant and the servant's submissiveness without vengeance. It also summarizes Philippians 2:6-11 which contrasts Jesus emptying himself through humiliation and death with his subsequent exaltation. The commentary then analyzes passages from the Gospel of Luke that describe Jesus being sent between Pilate and Herod, with both rulers finding him not guilty but Jesus still being mocked and mistreated.
The document provides commentary and reflections on Bible passages for Palm Sunday. It summarizes the key points of Isaiah 50:4-7 and Philippians 2:6-11. The first reading discusses God giving gifts to the suffering servant to embrace hardship through non-resistance. The second reading focuses on Christ emptying himself and becoming human to serve and die for humanity, resulting in his exaltation. The commentary reflects on embracing suffering with courage and humility through emptying oneself before God.
This document provides details of an event called "El Shaddai Prayer Altar: Bringing God’s people Towards Pentecost" taking place on June 6, 2020. The schedule includes fellowship, worship, revelations, sharing, prophetic acts, coordination of shofarists, and prayer. Christians of all denominations are welcome to join on the Zoom online platform provided. The document also includes revelations about the hymn "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" and its author Robert Robinson, discussions of God's messages and promises, and notes from a worship session including songs and prophetic words in Hebrew.
Beloved Sisters and Brothers,
As true children of so loving a father let us all embrace all our crosses for the love of God and our brothers and sisters.
From the Heart,
Fr. Heart, SVD
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
Covers:
1. Lord Yahweh as Isaiah saw and praised him
2. Desiring Lord Yahweh
3. Approaching Lord Yahweh – He is the one you must fear
4. “Joined himself to Yahweh”
5. ‘On this man will I look’
6. Sin breaks intimacy
7. “With everlasting loving kindness I will have mercy on you”
This document discusses the origins and scriptural basis of Christian beliefs about the death and resurrection of Jesus. [1] It examines passages from 1 Corinthians that reference traditions handed down from the early church about the Last Supper and Jesus' death for sins. [2] It analyzes how these traditions align with passages from Isaiah describing a suffering servant who would bear the sins of many. [3] The document suggests these "Servant Songs" in Isaiah helped form the early church's understanding of Jesus' death and resurrection on the third day, as foretold in scripture.
Part 1 of a 4 part study on Paul's epistle to the Philippians. This epistle of brotherly love contains much helpful instruction as we seek to emulate Christ.
An overview of the book of Job, the 18th book of the Bible/OT... surveying the shape and overall content. Given at a Bible Class in Laindon on 11th December 2019
An introduction to the book of Revelation - and how to approach our study of it. Presented at a Bible Study class in Laindon on the 2nd October 2019 by S Fuller
A review of the imprecatory Psalms, which rather than being an embarrassment to Christians should be a source of comfort that Divine justice will ultimately prevail. Given at Laindon (Old Paths) Christadelphian ecclesia on 1st May 2019
The document provides context and analysis regarding the story of the Gibeonites in the Bible. It discusses how the Gibeonites, seeking to survive Israel's conquest of Canaan, cleverly negotiated a peace treaty with Israel by pretending to come from a faraway land. This opened the way for the Gentiles to later be grafted into God's people. The document analyzes the allegorical elements of the Gibeonites' story and how it foreshadows the salvation of the Gentiles through faith in Jesus Christ.
What Jesus meant by - violent take kingdomSimon Fuller
A review of one of the sayings of Jesus (Matthew 11 v 12) and how it can be understood through careful examination. Study given at Laindon (Old Paths) Ecclesia, 26/9/18.
An exploration of the true basis and inestimable benefits of fellowship, as described within God's Word (and practised in the 1st century). Part of a 3 part series given at Laindon (Old Paths) Christadelphians
The document discusses the theme of blood in the book of Hebrews. It notes that blood appears 22 times in Hebrews, more than any other subject. It outlines the natural and spiritual significance of blood, including how it represents life. Key points emphasized are that blood was necessary for accessing the holy place, for sanctification and forgiveness of sins, and for establishing God's covenant. The document contrasts how the old priesthood and sacrifices were insufficient compared to Christ's singular blood sacrifice, which allows eternal redemption and access to God.
Exposing the flaws in Theistic EvolutionSimon Fuller
A Bible class given on the 24th January 2018 at Laindon Old Paths Christadelphian ecclesia on the flaws in TE and the truth of Creation (as explained in the Bible)
This document discusses the concept of the "school of the prophets" in the Bible. It provides context from several Old Testament passages referring to "companies of prophets", "sons of the prophets", and "children of the prophets" during the times of Samuel, Elijah, Elisha, and others. These groups are believed to have formed communities where prophets lived and studied together. The document assembles these references to propose that the school of the prophets was a critical institution for preserving God's word over hundreds of years, providing a template for ecclesial fellowship, structure, care for one another, and continuing the work of spiritual teaching and guidance.
A study of the events of 1 Kings 21 - Naboth's Vineyard, Elijah and King Ahab - given at Laindon Old Paths Christadelphians Bible Class on 20th September 2017
The allegory of Joseph and Pharaoh (Genesis)Simon Fuller
A presentation given at the Laindon (Old Paths) Christadelphian Ecclesia on the 26th April on the allegory (or type) of Joseph (in figure Christ) and Pharaoh (representing God)
Simon Peter denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, just as Jesus had predicted. After his denials, Peter wept bitterly upon remembering Jesus' words. Later, Jesus tested Peter's love for him three times by asking if he loved him, and instructing Peter to feed his sheep, demonstrating Peter's conversion from his earlier failures. Peter went on to become a leader among the apostles and ultimately gave his life for Jesus.
Bible presentation given at Laindon Old Paths Christadelphian Ecclesia on 21st December 2016, as part of a series on the Life and Times of Joshua. This study focussing on the conquest of Jericho and Ai (as well as the connected symbology and types)
Joshua - Preparation and crossing JordanSimon Fuller
Bible Class given at Laindon Old Paths Christadelphian ecclesia on the 7th December 2016. Exploring this stage of the life of Joshua - including events, patterns and lessons
Minor Prophet & their Message - Zephaniah (2)Simon Fuller
The document provides an overview of a Bible study on the prophet Zephaniah and his message. It discusses:
1. An introduction to Zephaniah, including the meaning of his name and the times he prophesied during King Josiah.
2. A summary of Zephaniah's message, including judgements on Judah, surrounding nations like Moab and Ammon, and Jerusalem for their sins.
3. The prophecy also contains messages of salvation, including God turning to the nations with a pure language and leaving behind a humble, faithful remnant after passing judgements. It will culminate in the restoration of Jerusalem where God dwells among them.
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Servant songs of Isaiah - Song 3
1. The Servant Songs of Isaiah
- Song 3
Laindon Bible Study
14th November 2012
2. Study 5
Study 4
Study 3
Study 2
Study 1
Our five studies (God willing)
Our (rephrased) key question:
Reminder – our
What will it take for us to be God’s servant?
What does it take to be God’s servant?
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3. Previous Song (2) – Origin of service
Isaiah 49 v 1-6
1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Lord hath called
me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of
my name. 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his
hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid
me; 3 And said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified.
4 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength for nought, and in
vain: yet surely my judgment is with the Lord, and my work with my God. 5 And
now, saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring
Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the
eyes of the Lord, and my God shall be my strength. 6 And he said, It is a light thing
that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore
the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou
mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.
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4. A one slide recap of Song 2
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NCV heading for Song 2 a good summary: ‘God calls his special servant’
The individual servant epitomises all that national Israel should have been
Once again, ultimate fulfilment is Jesus, as per quotation in Acts 13 v 47 (Weymouth)
Historical relevance (incipient fulfilment) in the life and times of Hezekiah:
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The origin of our Lord’s service:
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The importance of Hezekiah’s guiding mother, Abijah, “from the womb” (Isa. 49 v 1,5 cp. 2 Chron. 29 v 1)
In day of his calamity Hezekiah felt he had “laboured in vain”, as did the servant (Isa. 49 v 4 cp. Isa. 37 v 3)
Following his recovery Hezekiah was in a sense a “light to the Gentiles” (Isa. 49 v 6 cp. 2 Kings 20 v 12)
Jesus conceived in the womb of his mother Mary through God’s power (Isa. 49 v 1,5 cp. Luke 1 v 35)
Jesus named by the Angel Gabriel before his actual birth (Isa. 49 v 1 cp. Luke 1 v 31)
Jesus’ words (sword, arrows) given to him by his Master (Isa. 49 v 2 cp. John 7 v 16)
Jesus formed to be God’s ideal servant (Isa. 49 v 5 cp. Phil. 2 v 7)
This was a work cooperating with his Master, glorifying God before his people (Israel)
We too are “chosen... predestinated... according to his good pleasure” (Eph. 1 v 4-9)
Key summarising words for the song (connecting to the origin of service): made,
called, named, taught, word-led, cooperation, submission and God’s glory
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5. Servant’s
situation
Tone
Divinely
selected
–v1
Not
discouraged
–v4
Delighted in
–v1
ch. 49 v 1-6
Origin
Laboured/
spent – v 4
Submission
– v 1/5
Strengthened
–v5
Three ch. 50 v 4-9
Basis
Smitten/
Resolve
ashamed – v 6 – v 7
Helped
– v 7/9
Cut off
–v8
Prolonged
– v 10
One
Two
Four
ch. 42 v 1-4
[probably to v7]
ch. 52 v 13 –
ch. 53 v 12
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Results
The Servant Songs of Isaiah - Song 3
Satisfaction
– v 11
God’s
provision
Intensity
Service
theme
Song
Servant’s
response
Intensity
Isaiah
reference
(minimum)
Intensity
The Four Servant Songs table 1
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6. The Four Servant Songs table 2
Song
One
Two
Isaiah
reference
(minimum)
ch. 42 v 1-4
[probably to v7]
ch. 49 v 1-6
Three ch. 50 v 4-9
Four
ch. 52 v 13 –
ch. 53 v 12
Direct
quotes in
NT
Quotations
1
42 v 1-4 cited Matthew 12 v 18-21
1
49 v 6 cited Acts 13 v 47
Nil
9
No citations
52 v 15 cited Romans 15 v 21;
53 v 1 cited John 12 v 38;
53 v 1 cited Romans 10 v 16;
53 v 4 cited Matthew 8 v 17;
53 v 4-5 cited 1 Peter 2 v 24;
53 v 7-8 cited Acts 8 v 32-33;
53 v 9 cited 1 Peter 2 v 22;
53 v 12 cited Mark 15 v 28;
53 v 12 cited Luke 22 v 37
11
(/ 110 = 10%)
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7. Teachableness
Trust
Song 3 – Basis of service
Commitment
Surrender
Isaiah 50 v 4-9 God’s Servant Obeys NCV The LORD’s Servant Trusts in the LORD’s
Help GWT The Servant’s Humiliation and Vindication NRSV
4 The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know
how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by
morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. 5 The Lord God hath
opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back. 6 I gave my
back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not
my face from shame and spitting.
7 For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore
have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. 8 He is near
that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine
adversary? let him come near to me. 9 Behold, the Lord God will help me; who is
he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall
eat them up.
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8. Song 3 & Hezekiah
Isaiah 50 v 4-9
4 The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned,
that I should know how to speak a word in season to him
that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he
wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. 5 The Lord
God hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious,
neither turned away back. 6 I gave my back to the smiters,
and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not
my face from shame and spitting.
7 For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be
confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I
know that I shall not be ashamed. 8 He is near that
justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand
together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to
me. 9 Behold, the Lord God will help me; who is he that
shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a
garment; the moth shall eat them up.
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Hezekiah “spake
comfortably” to besieged
people who “rested
themselves upon the
words of Hezekiah” a
In a figure, Hezekiah’s
affliction as if “plowers
plowed upon my back” b
Hezekiah assured people
“with us is the LORD our
God to help us” c
As Psalm of Hezekiah? d
Overall: Rabshakeh voice
of reproach to Hezekiah e
a
2 Chron. 32v6/8, b Psa. 129v2-3
(Song of Degrees) , c 2 Chron. 32v8,
d Psa. 102v26, e 2 Kings 18v17-37
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9. Summarised in God’s words...
“[Hezekiah] trusted in the Lord God of
Israel; so that after him was none like
him among all the kings of Judah, nor
any that were before him... and he
rebelled against the King of Assyria,
and served him not.”
(2 Kings 18v5,7 cp. Isaiah 50 v 5)
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10. The basis of Jesus’ service
Isaiah 50 v 4-9
given me the tongue of the
learned, that I should know how to speak a word in
season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he
4
The Lord God hath
wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. 5 The Lord God hath opened mine ear,
I gave my
back to the smiters, and my cheeks to
them that plucked off the hair: I hid not
my face from shame and spitting.
For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be
confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I
and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back. 6
7
know that I shall not be ashamed. 8 He is near that justifieth me; who will
contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come
the Lord God will help me
near to me. 9 Behold,
; who is
he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall
eat them up.
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1. Jesus’ tongue (words)
guided only by God
(John 3v34, 7v16-17,
8v28/38/40, 12v49-50, 17v8)
2. Jesus endured physical
trials and affliction
(Matthew 26v67, 27v26)
3. Jesus stedfastly set his
face to go up to
Jerusalem (Luke 9v51)
4. Jesus trusted fully in
God’s help and
salvation (Psalm 22v19)
The Servant Songs of Isaiah - Song 3
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11. The process by which Jesus learnt?
“...he wakeneth morning by morning,
he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.” (v.4)
Mark 1 v 35
35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and
departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.
Luke 4 v 42
42 And when it was day *NRSV: ‘At daybreak’, TLB: ‘Early the next morning’+, he
departed and went into a desert place: and the people sought him, and
came unto him, and stayed him, that he should not depart from them.
Compare Isaiah 30 v 21
21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way,
walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
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12. Service (and sacrifice) through choice
• “I was not rebellious” (did not turn his back to God)
• “I gave my back... my cheeks” (to adversaries)
• “I hid not my face” (from man’s shame)
• “I set my face” (knowing not ashamed by God)
John 10 v 17-18
17 Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I
might take it again. 18 No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of
myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again.
This commandment have I received of my Father.
The power of choice...
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13. Verses 4-6
Isaiah 50 v 4-6
4 The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how
to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning,
he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. 5 The Lord God hath opened mine
ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back. 6 I gave my back to the
smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from
shame and spitting.
“of the learned”
(Heb. limmuwd) =
disciple, one who is
taught (same original
word as is found in
Isaiah 8 v 16 / 54 v 13)
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“hath opened mine ear”
(Heb. pathach) =
open wide (contrast
with national servant, as
in Isaiah 48 v 8)
[NB different word but
also cp. Psalm 40 v 6 &
Exodus 21 v 5-6]
The Servant Songs of Isaiah - Song 3
“plucked off the hair”
to pluck out hair from
the beard or head one of
the highest insults or
indignities (cp. 2 Samuel
10 v 4-5, Ezra 9 v 3 and
Nehemiah 13 v 25)
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14. Verses 7-9
Isaiah 50 v 7-9
7 For the Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore
have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. 8 He is
near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who
is mine adversary? let him come near to me. 9 Behold, the Lord God will help
me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment;
the moth shall eat them up.
The language of a legal court:
• Justifieth
• Contend
• Stand Together
• Adversary
• Come near
• Condemn
Mercifully it is God who, as judge,
has the power to acquit
Compare with the experience of Job
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The mosaic law, which was (and is)
unable to acquit natural man, is to
“wax old as a garment” (see use of
quote in Hebrews 1 v 11); this as a
consequence of the work of the
servant (the Lord Jesus Christ), who
brought salvation from ‘outside of
the law’
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15. The lesson from this song for us
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16. Conclusion Song 3
• Teachableness
• Subjection
• Surrender
• Dependence
• Trust
• Choice
• Commitment
• Endurance
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