Justice For All
I had to read this lesson a few times, before the message finally sunk in. My first impression was the prophet was talking about Jesus. He actually was, but it applies to us too. I noticed the prophet never said his name. He never called the name Jesus, or referred to him as the son of God. I think that was for a reason. Not only that it probably would have been called blasphemy. That also makes the lesson timeless. I read it over and over again. It just wasn't there. I find that many lessons are learned by Christians today, based on our prior knowledge as taught by Jesus. The prophet Isiah spoke of a messiah that was yet to come. Today we have the advantage of hindsight. We have the new testament. Many of the things prophesied of Jesus, like his character. We possess the holy spirit, that will be poured unto all who accept. As effective Christians, it should be evident in us as well. The aim of this lesson was to recognize the importance of Jesus bringing justice and redemption, to the entire world. For some reason I felt convicted. I suppose as well I should.
Passage Isaiah 42:1:
Isaiah 42
1Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles
Throughout the entire lesson, the only title used is servant. The person in charge of bringing redemption and justice to the gentiles, will be identified as such. We should be servants. It speaks of the many qualities bestowed on this person by the lord. To be the elect of God, is quite a tall order. No one except Jesus Christ, has been able to fill that order. We should still be striving in our daily lives. It's a never ending challenge, we as Christians must face. We should be in constant service to bring others to God. Not just with our lip service, but our actions as well.
Passage Isaiah 42:2-5:
2He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
3A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
4He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.
5Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
What better recommendation could someone have, than that of the creator himself? The one who created everything. The lord spoke through the prophet Isiah, of a light and a covenant for his people. Being brought forth by a servant who would be relentless in his pursuits. His people being everyone, that chooses to be in the kingdom. We must always remember the Jews unwillingness to share, in the gospel equally. Naturally just like man, they wanted to keep it to themselves. Since Adam and Eves initial failure, in the Garden of Eden. God has prepared his people, to come into the light. Eventually sending his son. As a sacrifice for us.
Passage Isaiah 42:6-8:
6I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
7To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
8I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
The gospel exceeds all race nationality and gender lines. In verse seven prison is used as an analogy. Though someone may not be in a physical prison. They can still be locked up. If they don't accept the message of Jesus Christ, they are still imprisoned. In the final verse, God let's us know there is nothing more to come. He is the only one worthy of the glory. As time has gone on, we see the need for this instruction in our lives today. Man seems to have an inate need to worship something other than God. As time goes on we've witnessed that. Based on prophecy, there's more to come. Now that we have the example of Jesus Christ, what does that mean to us? Today anyone who hasn't accepted Jesus Christ as their saviour. Needs to get a word from us. We've been summoned by the creator to pass the word on. To share with them the light.
Passage Isaiah 42:1:
Isaiah 42
1Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles
Throughout the entire lesson, the only title used is servant. The person in charge of bringing redemption and justice to the gentiles, will be identified as such. We should be servants. It speaks of the many qualities bestowed on this person by the lord. To be the elect of God, is quite a tall order. No one except Jesus Christ, has been able to fill that order. We should still be striving in our daily lives. It's a never ending challenge, we as Christians must face. We should be in constant service to bring others to God. Not just with our lip service, but our actions as well.
Passage Isaiah 42:2-5:
2He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
3A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
4He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.
5Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
What better recommendation could someone have, than that of the creator himself? The one who created everything. The lord spoke through the prophet Isiah, of a light and a covenant for his people. Being brought forth by a servant who would be relentless in his pursuits. His people being everyone, that chooses to be in the kingdom. We must always remember the Jews unwillingness to share, in the gospel equally. Naturally just like man, they wanted to keep it to themselves. Since Adam and Eves initial failure, in the Garden of Eden. God has prepared his people, to come into the light. Eventually sending his son. As a sacrifice for us.
Passage Isaiah 42:6-8:
6I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
7To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
8I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
The gospel exceeds all race nationality and gender lines. In verse seven prison is used as an analogy. Though someone may not be in a physical prison. They can still be locked up. If they don't accept the message of Jesus Christ, they are still imprisoned. In the final verse, God let's us know there is nothing more to come. He is the only one worthy of the glory. As time has gone on, we see the need for this instruction in our lives today. Man seems to have an inate need to worship something other than God. As time goes on we've witnessed that. Based on prophecy, there's more to come. Now that we have the example of Jesus Christ, what does that mean to us? Today anyone who hasn't accepted Jesus Christ as their saviour. Needs to get a word from us. We've been summoned by the creator to pass the word on. To share with them the light.
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