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Isaiah 50:1-11

Contents: The humiliation of the Holy One of Israel.

Characters: God, Christ.

Conclusion: The Lord Jesus, our Redeemer, was to be wise above all men, able to speak the word of comfort to every heart; He was to have the ear of the learned to receive instruction in all things from His Father. In spite of this, He was to be smitten and insulted by men, yet unshaken in constancy and resolution, suffering all patiently and voluntarily for the salvation of the world. Let all who fear God, build their hopes upon Christ who has proven Himself the Savior of mankind.

Key Word: Smitten Redeemer, Isaiah 50:6.

Strong Verses: Isaiah 50:7; Isaiah 50:10.

Striking Facts: Isaiah 50:3. Here we see Jesus in Creative power; Isaiah 50:4 as the dependent teacher; Isaiah 50:5 as the faithful servant; Isaiah 50:6 as the patient sufferer; Isaiah 50:8 as the justified Redeemer.

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

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