“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23, ESV)

17/01/2016 – Evening Service: The First Servant Song, Isaiah 42

Bible Readings:

Isaiah 42:1 – 25, Matthew 12:1 – 21

Sermon Outline:

Isaiah 42 is the first of the four “Servant Songs” in chapters 40 – 55 of Isaiah, celebrating the Servant of the Lord (49:1 – 7, 50:4 – 11, 52:13 – 53:12).

I  The wonderful person of our Lord Christ – in his calling.

Isaiah 42:1 (NKJV)

1 “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.

II  The wonderful person of our Lord Christ – in his success.

Isaiah 42:4 (NKJV)

4 He will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands shall wait for His law.”

Isaiah 42:6 (NKJV)

6 “I, the Lord, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the Gentiles,

III  The wonderful person of our Lord Christ – in his manner of life.

Isaiah 42:2 (NKJV)

2 He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street.

Isaiah 42:3 (NKJV)

3 A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth.

  • Good Servant

Isaiah 42:1–7 (NKJV)

1 “Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, My Elect One in whom My soul delights! I have put My Spirit upon Him; He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles. 2 He will not cry out, nor raise His voice, Nor cause His voice to be heard in the street. 3 A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth. 4 He will not fail nor be discouraged, Till He has established justice in the earth; And the coastlands shall wait for His law.” 5 Thus says God the Lord, Who created the heavens and stretched them out, Who spread forth the earth and that which comes from it, Who gives breath to the people on it, And spirit to those who walk on it: 6 “I, the Lord, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the Gentiles, 7 To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the prison, Those who sit in darkness from the prison house.

  • Bad Servant

Isaiah 42:18–20 (NKJV)

18 “Hear, you deaf; And look, you blind, that you may see. 19 Who is blind but My servant, Or deaf as My messenger whom I send? Who is blind as he who is perfect, And blind as the Lord’s servant? 20 Seeing many things, but you do not observe; Opening the ears, but he does not hear.”