Introduction: The importance of the suffering Saviour. J. Frank Norris concerning Isaiah 53: the greatest chapter, the highest mountain peak of the whole Bible. This chapter should be memorized by all.
- His Life (Isaiah 53:1-2) (Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6)
- A Tender Plant (Matthew 11:28-30; Matthew 12:18-20) (Isaiah 42:1-3,6; Isaiah 49:6)
- A Revived Root (Isaiah 11:1-2, 10)
- His Death (Isaiah 53:2-8)
- Its Ugliness (Isaiah 53:2-3; Isaiah 52:14)
- Its Purpose (Isaiah 53:4-6; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Isaiah 49:7; Isaiah 50:6)
- Its Obedience (Isaiah 53:7; Philippians 2:5-8; Hebrews 5:8)
- Its Wickedness (Isaiah 53:8; Galatians 3:13)
- Without due process
- For the transgressions of others (1 Peter 2:23)
- His Burial (Isaiah 53:9)
- With the Wicked- crucified between thieves (Luke 23:32-33)
- With the Rich- buried in a rich man's tomb (Matthew 27:57-60)
- His Resurrection (Isaiah 53:10-11)
- His Days Prolonged (Isaiah 53:10; Isaiah 9:6-7)
- His Purpose Finished (Isaiah 53:11; Isaiah 42:1)
- His Reign (Isaiah 53:12)
- His Portion (He comes a second time in glory- Isaiah 49:3)
- His Payment (Isaiah 52:14-15)
Conclusion: Christ died for your sins. Have you received His salvation? Do you glory in the Cross? (Galatians 6:14)
