Category Archives: Isaiah 53

Isaiah 53, Micah 7 and Isaiah 62

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

Isaiah 53, Micah 7 and Isaiah 62   Isaiah 53 (52:13 – 53:12) describes the servant of the Lord who shocks the world with his unexpected exaltation. The prophet presents us with the shocked words of the onlookers as they … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Isaiah 53 by Thomas

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

For many Christians, Isaiah 53 is the granddaddy of proof texts pointing to Jesus from the Jewish Scriptures. Jews and Christians have been arguing over the identity of the ‘Suffering Servant’ since at least the year 248, when the Christian … Continue reading →

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Supplement to “Hope Faithfulness and Joy”

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Supplement to Hope Faithfulness and Joy Dear P. J. Thanks for your thoughtful questions. Your questions encourage us to try to find more light and more clarity in our search for truth. You asked me if Isaiah really predicted that … Continue reading →

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Hope, Faithfulness and Joy

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Hope, Faithfulness and Joy The prophets describe the great joy that the Jewish people will experience at the time of the ultimate redemption. Isaiah declared: “And the redeemed of the Lord shall return, they will come to Zion with song, … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 53 Teaches that Jesus is NOT the Messiah

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Isaiah 53 Teaches that Jesus is NOT the Messiah Christian missionaries point to the passage Isaiah 52:13 thru 53:12 as the “ultimate proof” for their belief in Jesus. A missionary once admitted to me that when his beliefs are challenged … Continue reading →

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