Introduction
A prophecy about God's servant.
Questions
1. What does God say about his servant and what he will do to the nations?
v 1 “Behold, my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen, in whom my soul delights:
I have put my Spirit on him.
He will bring justice to the nations.
2. What does God say about things he has declared?
v 9 Behold, the former things have happened
and I declare new things.
I tell you about them before they come up.”
3. What does God say about those who trust in images?
v 17 “Those who trust in engraved images,
who tell molten images,
‘You are our gods,’
will be turned back.
They will be utterly disappointed.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 God says what his servant will do, a reference to the special person
- v 5 to 9 God has a plan to enlighten the nations
- v 10 to 17 A song to celebrate God’s power over his enemies, over his creation and his people
- v 18 to 25 The trouble Israel experiences is a direct consequence of their failure to see and listen to God's law