Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

A Light for the Nations

Jul 17, 2024

06:09

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Sinclair Ferguson discusses how Isaiah described the Messiah as forsaken for all nations to be accepted by God. He focuses on the servant's divine and humble nature in Isaiah 49, relating it to Jesus and highlighting how the servant's suffering brings salvation despite challenges faced by the church.

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Jesus' alienation brought acceptance for all nations before God.

Isaiah's prophecy highlights universal salvation through Christ as a light to nations.

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The Divine Identity of the Servant in Isaiah 49

In Isaiah 49, the passage presents the servant of the Lord, the Messiah, as divine. Despite being the Lord God Himself, the servant is depicted as vulnerable and exposed to humiliation. The text addresses the servant's feeling of weakness and seemingly futile efforts. This portrayal mirrors the Gospel narrative where Jesus experienced desertion and uttered cries of abandonment, emphasizing a profound sense of alienation. However, the servant's willingness to undergo such trials results in the acceptance and restoration of God's people.

Exploring the Divine and Humble Nature of the Servant in Isaiah 49

6min

The prophet Isaiah described the Messiah as One who would be forsaken so that people from every nation could be accepted before God. Today, Sinclair Ferguson marvels at Christ, whose alienation has accomplished our welcome.

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