“Here Is My Servant!” (Part 4 of 4)
Dec 25, 2025
Explore the profound message of Christmas as the servant described by Isaiah opens spiritual eyes and liberates from sin. Discover the contrast between true redemption and superficial self-help. Delve into the servant's commitment to sacrifice for salvation and the joy of praising God for his purposes. Alistair discusses the dangers of idolizing earthly things, quoting C.S. Lewis on our weak desires. Join the conversation on God's relentless love and the liberation it brings in our lives.
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Spiritual Sight Over Physical Healing
- Alistair Begg explains that Jesus opens spiritual eyes, not merely physical sight.
- He emphasizes everyone is born blind to the truth of God and needs Christ to see reality.
Freedom From Sin's Captivity
- The servant frees people from slavery to sin, not just social or material problems.
- Begg argues Jesus unlocks handcuffs of self-exaltation and false gods that enslave us.
Wealth Can Build A Personal Dungeon
- Begg uses the recent collapse of a hedge fund 'M' as an example of a self-made dungeon of riches.
- He compares Richard Corey's tragic isolation to people who build dungeons with wealth and status.

At Christmas, it’s important to remember that the baby in the manger is the Servant with a mission that the prophet Isaiah sang about. Find out why He didn’t come just to help “nice people” do a little better. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.