What a Relief!

At least, in verse 12, we read that God gives Jesus the props he deserves for his selfless sacrifice.

Glad that Jesus did this for the "many."

Isaiah 53:9-11

Verse 10 highlights just how intentional Jesus' sacrifice was.

God actively allowed Jesus to suffer so that he could be a guilt offering.

Jesus' Descendants?

This verse suggests that the Messiah wouldn't have any children.

Why would this even be mentioned?

Weird considering the possibility that Jesus might have had a family.

Isaiah 53:7

In this verse, Jesus models wise behavior in the face of opposition.

It's a lesson I almost never apply.

I rarely keep my mouth shut when I'm frustrated.

Isaiah 53:1-6

The opening question of this passage implies that without divine revelation, it would be impossible to understand Jesus accurately.

The next four verses describe Jesus' low status.

The last two verses explain the theological significance of his sacrifice.

End of Chapter 52

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Isaiah 52:13-15
John Wesley's Explanatory Notes, same passage

The phrase which stands out most to me is v. 14b: "his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man"

Outline of Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Outline of Isaiah 52:13-53:12

1. Servant Lifted Up
   
2. Servant Disfigured Beyond Recognition
   
3. Tender Shoot
   
4. Man of Sorrows
   
5. Burdened with Iniquities
   
6. No Descendants
   
7. Innocent Intercessor
   

Hezekiah's Powerful Prayer

In Isaiah 37, we learn that Hezekiah's humble prayer led directly to the defeat of the Assyrian army.