Mitch glaser joins jonathan bernis to discuss his book isaiah 53 explained. In it he said, isaiah 53 is the most central and the loftiest thing that old testament prophecy has ever achieved. That way, it will become clear what isaiah is saying. Do you have questions about the meaning of life and spiritualit. The first 39 chapters of the book of isaiah prophesy doom for a sinful judah and for all the nations of the world that oppose god. The first part proto isaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time. In addition to being an evangelistic tool, the gospel according to isaiah 53 is a serious study of one of the most important messianic passages in the old testament.
Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Isaiah 53 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. The observations which have led to this are as follows. Chapter 53 of the bibles book of isaiah and some surrounding verses contain one of the most direct prophecies about the ministry of the jewish messiah. Yet traditional jews just cannot see the connection.
Isaiah 53 explained will help start your personal pilgrimage and introduce you to a chapter in the scriptures that has the potential to revolutionize your life. Isaiah 53 the most debated chapter in jewish scriptures. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. In isaiah 53 explained you will come face to face with a pivotal passage in the jewish bible that has the power to change your life. This book contains the prophecies spoken by the prophet isaiah, and is a part of the book of the prophets. First of all, we need to write and edit books like isaiah 53 explained. Early in the book of isaiah, god predicts the long and difficult exile of the jewish people. Isaiah 53 explained is written by a messianic jew and the primary target audience is jewish people who do not believe or have never considered jesus of nazareth as the jewish messiah. Isaiah s name means, the lord is salvation, and in chapter 12, verse 10 isaiah. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. Isaiah 53 explainedmakes the story of the bible understandable, practically and simply explaining how you can have a soulsatisfying relationship with god and revealing the surprising key that makes this relationship possible. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god.
For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant,and as a root out of dry ground. Isaiah 53 esv who has believed what he has heard from. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Please keep praying for the hundreds of jewish people who are now reading the book isaiah 53 explained and whom our local staff members are visiting. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. And when we see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him. Isaiah 53 has supplied more texts for the gospel preacher than any other. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet isaiah, and is one of the neviim. Isaiah 53 is the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. John macarthur on isaiah 53 april 16, 2012 the daily hatch. Request your free copy of isaiah 53 explained today. As a christian i found the approach of this book enlightening. When it comes to telling jewish people about yeshua, isaiah chapter 53 is a powerful tool.
Isaiah 53 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The sinbearing messiah who has believed our report. We have all sinned, and have come short of the glory of god. It is prophecy about the purpose of messiahs coming into the world.
Jul 24, 2012 chosen people ministries is offering a free book to you. Read revealing and surprising key facts in this popular book. It helped me read and understand the bible like id never been able to do before. How you can have a soulsatisfying relationship with god.
Do you have questions about the meaning of life and spirituality. For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground. Christians are so convinced that jesus is the messiah, they are utterly astounded that the jews, of all people, consider this claim preposterous. Isaiah 53 explained jewish voice ministries international. Visit the companies website by clicking get this offer external website enter your contact and shipping information. It was for our sins, and in our stead, that our lord jesus suffered. This commentary echoes the prophecy recorded in psalm 22 see psalm 22 commentary. John macarthur on isaiah 53 april 16, 2012 the astonishing servant of jehovah isaiah 53 john macarthur. His coming had been preceded by hundreds of years of prophecies. Isaiah 53 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Written for those seeking a soulsatisfying relationship with god, this important book. A look at isaiah 53 the subject was never discussed in my prewarpoland hebrew school. I made some predictions in a book long ago named after yours truly.
Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. David guzik commentary on isaiah 53 describes the atoning suffering and the victory of the messiah, who will bear the sin of the world. But to this day few discern, or will acknowledge, that divine power which goes with the word. Reaching israelis with isaiah 53 explained chosen people ministries. Chosen people ministries is offering a free book to you. Isaiah 53, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The story of the bible explained in a practical and easytounderstand way. Do you know how to guide jewish people into the full meaning of these passages about the messiah. Even they before whom the arm of the lord, the virtue and power of god, is witnessed in his miracles. In the rabbinical training i had received, the fiftythird chapter of the book of isaiah had been continually avoided in favor of other, weightier matters to be learned. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil.
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Written for those seeking a soulsatisfying relationship with god, this. Expositors bible commentary the vast majority of commentators hold that the fourth song extends from isaiah 52. Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. This chapter is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of the book of isaiah, as it proves beyond doubt that jesus is the messiah. Now you can have your questions answered with this great resource, isaiah 53 explained. The underlying purpose for the book is to equip fellow believers in using isaiah 53 as a tool to share the gospel with jewish people in a sensitive and effective way p. For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus.
Glaser explains isaiah 53 as it fits in with the rest of the bible, covering such topics as biblical relevance and accuracy, as well as biblical prophecy in general and the specific prophecies given in isaiah 53. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. Isaiah 53, then, is in reality no proof at all, but rather a contrived confirmation for someone who has already chosen christianity. Apr 25, 2017 i think it would be helpful to quote a few verses from isaiah 53 and compare them with verses from the new testament. Mitch glaser is orderly, detailed, and easy to understand. As you journey through this chapter you will examine the historical trustworthiness of the scriptures, meet the. It is the result of the gospel according to isaiah conference held at irving bible church, irving, texas, in 2009. Why did isaiah 53 emerge as the most debated chapter in the jewish scriptures.
The superscription identifies isaiah as the son of amoz and his book as the vision of isaiah. Jan 24, 2017 jonathan cahn preaches like noone else. David baron wrote a christian classic book on isaiah 53 titled servant of jehovah. Isaiah 53 explained makes the story of the bible understandable, practically and simply explaining how you can have a soulsatisfying relationship with god and revealing the surprising.
While it is widely accepted that the book of isaiah is rooted in a historic prophet called isaiah, who lived in the kingdom of judah during the 8th century bce, it is also widely accepted that this prophet did not write the entire book of isaiah. This book is written for your jewish friends and family, explaining the prophecies of messiah and only using isaiah 53 as a foundation. It warns them of what will happen to them if they continue to oppose god. We also began our isaiah 53 evangelistic campaign, and the first phase in new york city is now completeexcept for the ongoing follow up with seekers. You can break isaiah down into roughly three parts. Isaiah 53 the two great things which the spirit of christ in the oldtestament prophets testified beforehand were the sufferings of christ and the glory that should follow, 1 pt. Interpretations of isaiah 53, isaiah 53 in biblical theology, and isaiah 53 in practical theology. Commentary on isaiah 5253 the suffering servant tough. Isaiah 53 suffering, servant, sorrows, despised, rejected suffering savior chapter isaiah 53.
They may disqualify you if you arent of the jewish faith. Mitch glaser do you have questions about the meaning of life and spirituality. It is identified by a superscription as the words of the 8thcentury bce prophet isaiah ben amoz, but there is extensive evidence that much of it was composed during the babylonian. This chapter changed their lives forever doug and miriam kook april 22. Isaiah 53 is a prophetic commentary on how jesus engineers his own death on the cross to pay the death penalty due for our sins. He becomes then the theme of this final section of the book of isaiah. Chapter 53 occurs in the midst of isaiahs messages of consolation, which tell of the restoration of israel to prominence as gods chosen people. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. Isaiah 53 the forbidden chapter one for israel ministry. Commentary on isaiah 52 53 the suffering servant may 23, 2016 bill pratt leave a comment isaiah 52.
This is the portion of scripture read by the ethiopian eunuch and subsequently explained to him by philip as referring to jesus acts 8. Maybe it is time to go right to the source and rethink your. The book isaiah 53 explained is written in such an understandable and friendly way. What is isaiah saying, when he says, who hath believed our report. Isaiah 53 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. The key to understanding this chapter lies in correctly identifying who is. Written from a jewish perspective, isaiah 53 explained by dr. He is president of hope of the world ministries, senior pastor and messianic rabbi of the jerusalem centerbeth israel in wayne, new jersey, usa. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. Read isaiah 53 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Isaiah is quoted directly in the new testament over 65 times, far more than any other old testament prophet, and mentioned by name over 20 times. Hit submit and wait for your free book request to process. What the verse teaches is that the people could not be healed by their own suffering. Book of isaiah, one of the major prophetical writings of the old testament. Now lets go to chapter 53 for a moment, with just that kind of broad picture, and you will find in verse of 52. Thats why today when we read isaiah 52, we stop in the middle of the chapter and the week. The suffering servant, as recorded in isaiah 53 bibliotheca sacra book 51 by w. Who, of the jews, when the messiah comes, will believe our report concerning him. Second and consistent with all jewish teaching at the time, jesus own disciples didnt view isaiah 53 as a messianic prophecy. He is despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. We had to print the book and pay for the mailing costs, facebook ads, and rent for a center in.
The 17th century jewish historian, raphael levi, admitted that long ago the rabbis used to read isaiah 53 in synagogues, but after the chapter caused arguments and great confusion the rabbis decided that the simplest thing would be to just take that prophecy out of the haftarah readings in synagogues. A fan of mine wrote a helpful explanation of an important chapter, isaiah chapter 53. Isaiah 53 explained makes the story of the bible understandable, practically and simply explaining how you can have a soulsatisfying relationship with god and revealing the surprising key that makes this relationship possible. Isaiah 53 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides notes on all 66 books of the bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. The speaker, according to horsley, personates the repenting jews in the latter ages of the world coming over to the faith of the redeemer. For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. All they ask is that you read it first and then pass it on to a jewish friend.
In these verses, we see the personal messiah, the son of god, who alone can atone for sin. Others admit the weakness of this view and say that the passage applies to an individual. Isaiah 53 niv bible who has believed our message and to. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 53 and more. Yet to this day, many rabbis persist in citing rashi as the definitive word on how to interpret the servant of the lord in isaiah 53. Sep 18, 2018 this chapter is considered by many to be the jewel in the crown of the book of isaiah, as it proves beyond doubt that jesus is the messiah. Request this isaiah 53 explained book for a limited time only. It is said that the chapter talks about yeshua hamoschaich jesus, or does it.