The Suffering God

By Rick Bayer, April 26, 2020

Isaiah 52:13 - Isaiah 53:9

with a shocking appearance. Isaiah 52:13-14

His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would scarcely know he was a man. (NLT)

They shall see my Servant beaten and bloodied, so disfigured one would scarcely know it was a person standing there. (TLB)

Saviour. Isaiah 53:1-3

Saviour. Isaiah 53:4-6

Silent Saviour. Isaiah 53:7-9

"It is written: “And he was numbered with the transgressors'; and I tell you that this must be fulfilled in me. Yes, what is written about me is reaching its fulfillment.” Luke 22:37

Questions for Zoom Discipleship Groups

  • Do you recall a kid from your elementary or high school who was picked on frequently? Why did that happen? How do you feel about it now?

Read Isaiah 52:13-53:9

  • How does it make you feel knowing Jesus was that picked on kid? Does this surprise you?

  • Is it hard for you to picture Jesus suffering the way this passage describes?

  • How does this passage help you explain the meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection?

  • What does Jesus’ atoning death mean for you personally?