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Isaiah 42-53 – The Servant Songs
The Servant Songs of Isaiah
In studying the Servant Songs there is a definite and surprisng move from brightness to darkness.
The first sings of God’s pleasure in His Servant and how the Servant will not break a bruised reed (Isa.42:1-4).
The second has the Servant singing a melancholy song of depression; while questioning His mission. This leads to God then extending the outreach (Isa.49:1-4, esp.v.4). Sadly, He himself is now the bruised reed in danger of breaking.
The third sings about the physical abuse that comes from the Servant speaking the words of His Master; and yet He will not let the response bring humiliation (Isa.50:4-11). Unexpectedly we see how the increased outward pressure leads to inward strength and resolve.
The final song is the one singing of finality, of the Servant’s atoning death and rewarding resurrection (Isa.52:13-53:12).
Did you notice how the songs sing the same tune as the gospels? In fact, Jesus’ church sings even today both in music, and in living the Servant Songs. So if you are living the despondency of verse 2, know strength comes from serving through suffering which leads to blessing.
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