Scripture Reading: Isaiah 50:4 – 9a

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a 4 The Sovereign Lord has taught me what to say, so that I can strengthen the weary. Every morning he makes me eager to hear what he is going to teach me. 5 The Lord has given me understanding, and I have not rebelled or turned away from him.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a 6 I bared my back to those who beat me. I did not stop them when they insulted me, when they pulled out the hairs of my beard and spit in my face. 7 But their insults cannot hurt me because the Sovereign Lord gives me help. I brace myself to endure them. I know that I will not be disgraced, 8 for God is near, and he will prove me innocent.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Does anyone dare bring charges against me? Let us go to court together! Let him bring his accusation! 9 The Sovereign Lord himself defends me— who, then, can prove me guilty?

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Our reading = 3rd Servant Song

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Our reading = 3rd Servant Song The Servant came to serve

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve V4 The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement V4 The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement - People of God in exile, may find encouragement in these verses V4 The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement -well instructed tongue = people who know the word V4 The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement V4 The Sovereign LORD has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word that sustains the weary.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement V6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement He serves regardless of suffering V6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement He serves regardless of suffering V39 ....do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. ....42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement He serves regardless of suffering V7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement He serves regardless of suffering Trusting in God’s help V7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.

Isaiah 50:4 – 9a Christ came to serve He brings word of encouragement He serves regardless of suffering Trusting in God’s help