Isa 50:4-7 | 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 50:4-7

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).

v. 5: The Messiah is obedient and willing to do God’s will. The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back . Jesus did not refuse his mission, even though he knew it would be hard. He accepted God’s plan completely (Psalm 40:6,7 ^c).

v. 6: The Messiah suffers patiently. I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting . Jesus allowed himself to be beaten, insulted, and shamed for our sake. He did not resist or try to escape, but accepted suffering to save others (Job 16:10 ^d).

v. 7: The Messiah is courageous because he trusts God. The Lord God will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed . Jesus was bold and determined, knowing that God would help him and that he would not fail (Psalm 37:6 ^e).