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Yahweh has commands and control over Isaiah’s message/prophecy about the
the whole world (Isa. 44:24). Servant of the Lord (Isaiah 42:1-9)
Isaiah prophesied that the servant of
Isaiah consoled the exiles by telling the Lord is the anointed one by the
them they were still God’s chosen Lord himself. He is also pleased with
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people, “The people I have chosen are him. He said that the Lord would guide
the descendants of Abraham” (Isa. 41:8- his Servant in his mission. Isaiah also
10). In addition, he consoled the captives prophesied that the Servant of the Lord
and said that the Babylonians would be would bring long-lasting justice to all
punished, and he would send an army nations and establish peace in all nations
against the Babylonians, breaking down (Isa. 42:1).
their gates (Isa. 43:14-15).
The servant of the Lord would not shout
Isaiah pointed out the future prosperity or raise his voice or make loud speeches
of the Israelites after exile. He said God on the streets (Isa. 42:2). The messiah
would give them fruitful land, wine, and would not lose hope or courage even
a peaceful political atmosphere. This was when persecuted or opposed. He would
great news for the exiles. He continued endure suffering and contempt in his
to console them that they would rebuild ministry and never give up (Isa. 42:3).
their temple when they return to Judah
(Isa. 43:18). Isaiah said that when the Through his servant, God would make a
time comes to save the Israelites, God covenant with all the people in the world,
will show them favour and answer their reflecting God as a universal God. The
cries for help, guard and protect them, servant of the Lord would bring light to
and through them, He would make a those in darkness. He would open the
covenant with all people (Isa. 49:8) eyes of the blind with the light of God
and set free those seated in the darkness
He consoled the exiles in Babylon and of the world (Isa. 42:6).
said that God had promised a future
Messiah to liberate them from their The Lord’s servant would have power
problems. For Isaiah, God would comfort given to him by God to see that justice
his people; he will pity his suffering is done on earth. Furthermore, the
people (Isa. 49:13). Additionally, Isaiah Lord’s servant would bring salvation
consoled the exiles by quoting God`s not through popular means but through
answer, “Can a woman forget her own suffering for the majority (Isa. 42:6).
baby and not love the child she bore?
Even if a mother should forget her child, The Lord’s servant will be a devoted
I will never forget you” (Isa. 49:15). one who will do his will as God himself

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