Appointment with Destiny 3
Chris Knepp & Al Krummenacher
Appointment with Destiny 3
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Appointment with Destiny – 3 – the Text
Appointment with Destiny – 3 – the Text
APPOINTMENT WITH DESTINY - JESUS OUR SUFFERING SAVIOR
Schedule
Feb. 22: Historical and Literary Background of the Book of Isaiah; Identifying and Distinguishing the Messianic Prophecies and the Servant Songs
March 1: Exploring the Messianic Prophecies - Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, and 11:1-2
March 8: Exploring the Servant Songs - Isaiah 42:1-9 and 49:1-7
March 15: Exploring the Servant Songs: Isaiah 50:1-11 and 52:13-53:12
March 22: Jesus as Fulfillment of Messiah and Servant in Matthew's Gospel
March 29: The Prophecy of Psalm 22 and the "Forsaken" Servant
Timeline Essentials
Kings of Judah Foreign Entanglements
Uzziah (791- 740) Assyria vs. Egypt Jotham (750 -732) Isaiah ben Amoz (740-680)
Ahaz (736 - 716) Assyria defeats Israel (722) Hezekiah (715 -687)
Babylon defeats Assyria (610)
Babylon conquers Jerusalem (586)
Deutero-Isaiah (550 – 539) Persia defeats Babylon (539)
Trito-Isaiah (538-515) Jews return to Jerusalem (538)
Who Wrote the Book of Isaiah?
Isaiah ben Amoz (740-680) Chapters 1-39
Addressed to Jews living in Kingdom of Judah
Preached Judgment, Repentance, Trust God not Political Alliances
Deutero-Isaiah (550-539) Chapters 40 -55
Addressed to Jews living in exile in Babylon
“Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God . . .
Trito-Isaiah (538-515) Chapters 56-66
Addressed to Jews after they had resettled back in Jerusalem
Emphasis on Covenant faithfulness, restoration of worship in the Jerusalem Temple, and the dawning of God’s reign over all the earth.
Exploring the Servant Songs of Isaiah
The Servant Songs of Isaiah
42:1-9
49:1-7
50:4-9
52:13 – 53:12
Key Themes of Isaiah’s Servant Songs
Divine Election: the Servant is chosen by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit to fulfill devine purpose.
Profound Gentleness and Compassion: The Servant will accomplish his mission through service and sacrifice, lifting up the poor, the powerless, and the oppressed.
Vicarious Suffering: the Servant will suffer because of the sins of others, acting as a scapegoat, to bring healing and reconciliation with God.
Faithfulness Amidst Contempt: The Servant remains obedient and steadfast even in the face of scorn and abuse.
Vindication: The Servant will ultimately be vindicated and victorious in his mission.
Light to the Nations: The Servants mission reaches beyond Israel to bring salvation to all.
Isaiah 42:1-9
“Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights”
Who is the Suffering Servant?
§ A servant of the Lord, chosen by God v.1
§ The Spirit of God is within him v.1
§ A covenant to the people and a light to the nations v.6
What Will the Servant Do?
§ Does not scream and shout his message in the streets v. 2
§ Is gentle v.3
§ Brings forth justice v.3
§ Perseveres until he has established justice v.4
§ Is a light to other nations v.6
§ Open the eyes that are blind v.7
§ Release the prisoners v.7
Isaiah 49:1-7
“You are my servant, Israel,
in whom I will be glorified”
Who is the Suffering Servant of Isaiah
§ Predestined to be the servant of the Lord v.1& 3
§ Trusts in the Lord v.4
§ Strength comes from God v.5
§ Deeply despised and abhorred by others v.7
What Will the Servant Do?
• Speak to a global audience v.1
• Glorify God v.3
• Feel like a failure v.4
• Restore both the Southern and Northern Kingdoms v.5
• Be a light to the nations so all may be saved v.6
• Ultimately be honored by Kings and Princes v.7
“No Old
Testament prophet stands closer to Christ's cross
than does Isaiah."