Isa 50:4 | MHM | STEP | Work and Sufferings of the Messiah. This section describes the Messiah as both a wise teacher and a patient sufferer. Isaiah speaks partly about himself as a prophet, but even more about Jesus Christ, who is the perfect example of someone who listens to God, teaches others, and suffers willingly for the sake of others. The Messiah is shown as able and willing to save, facing hardship with courage and trusting in God’s help. v. 4 : The Messiah is described as a skilled teacher. The Lord God has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary . God gave Jesus the ability to comfort and help those who are tired and troubled (Matthew 11:28 ). He also listens carefully to God, learning every day what to say and do (Ezekiel 3:17; Matthew 13:52 ).

‏ Isaiah 50:4

Work and Sufferings of the Messiah.

This section describes the Messiah as both a wise teacher and a patient sufferer. Isaiah speaks partly about himself as a prophet, but even more about Jesus Christ, who is the perfect example of someone who listens to God, teaches others, and suffers willingly for the sake of others. The Messiah is shown as able and willing to save, facing hardship with courage and trusting in God’s help.

v. 4: The Messiah is described as a skilled teacher. The Lord God has given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary . God gave Jesus the ability to comfort and help those who are tired and troubled (Matthew 11:28 ^a). He also listens carefully to God, learning every day what to say and do (Ezekiel 3:17; Matthew 13:52 ^b).