“Here Is My Servant!” (Part 2 of 4)
Dec 23, 2025
Discover the profound identity, power, and purpose of God through Isaiah's servant songs. Alistair Begg connects these prophecies to Jesus, highlighting their fulfillment in the New Testament. He emphasizes God's self-revelation and creative power while challenging secular views. The podcast invites listeners to recognize Christ as the ultimate servant and encourages embracing Him for true salvation. With a heartfelt call to explore the Gospels, it inspires a journey of faith and understanding.
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Servant Songs Point To Jesus
- Alistair Begg emphasizes that Isaiah's servant songs point forward to Jesus and require reading the Old and New Testaments together.
- He argues prophecy becomes clear when the Gospels interpret Isaiah as fulfilled in Christ.
God Is Not Incognito
- God introduces himself in Isaiah 42 as Yahweh, refusing to be 'incognito' and claiming personal revelation.
- Begg stresses God's name expresses his being: eternal, self-sustaining, and sovereign.
God's Glory Is Loving, Not Selfish
- Refusing to share glory is not megalomania but God's nature and loving aim to satisfy us with himself.
- Begg cites John Piper: God's self-exaltation pursues our deepest, longest happiness.

Contrary to what many may believe, God isn’t some elusive spirit waiting for the clever few to find Him. In Isaiah’s prophetic song, we discover what God reveals about His identity, power, and purpose. Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life.