1. Look up the words "transgression" and "iniquity" in the dictionary. Why does Isaiah 53:4-6 say Christ suffered and died?
transgression, noun--An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense. < Latin trānsgressiō the act of going across
iniquity, noun--Gross immorality or injustice; wickedness.[Middle English iniquite, from Old French, from Latin inīquitās, from inīquus, unjust, harmful : in-, not; see in-1 + aequus, equal.]
He was "pierced for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities" (v 5)
2. Circle the words "we," "our," "ourselves," "each of us," and "all of us" in verses 4-6. Can you substitute your own name in each place?
Isa 53:4 Surely he has borne Elizabeth's griefs and carried her sorrows; yet she esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.Isa 53:5 But he was pierced for her transgressions; he was crushed for her iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought her peace, and with his wounds Elizabeth is healed.
Isa 53:6 All, like Elizabeth, are sheep have gone astray; she has turned—every one—to her own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of her.
3. According to 53:10, who actually crushed Him and why? What will be the outcome? (See Acts 2:23; Leviticus 5:1-17; John 12:23-24)
It was God's will for this to happen, that he shall prolong his days and prosper. I think The Message is clearer here:
"The plan was that he give himself as an offering for sin so that he'd see life come from it—life, life, and more life. And GOD's plan will deeply prosper through him." -The Message
"Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand."
Act 2:23 this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men.
In Leviticus 5, it lays out the principle that when someone realizes they have committed a sin, they are to make an offering or have the priest make an offering for atonement.
Joh 12:24 Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
Day Six: Read Isaiah 54
1. What three images does Isaiah use to describe God's miracle of grace in
a. v 1 A barren woman who is made fruitful.
b. v 6 An abandoned wife
c. v 11-12 Afflicted city
2. What does God reveal about Himself in Days 1-6 that causes you to "Shout for Joy"? (54:1)
He reveals that His plan is constant, that it will be worked out for our great joy, prosperity, and peace through the sacrifice of Christ.
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