24 Jan 2016

THE POWER OF THE CROSS (Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12)

  1. THE HEART OF THE MATTER

  • Isaiah 40-66 = 27 Chapter
  • Mid point is Chapter 53
  • Chapter 52:13-53:12 = 15 verses (5×3)
  • Mid point of 5 is 3 = Ch. 53:4-6
  • Middle verse = v5
  • “But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed.”

 

  1. THE POWER OF THE CROSS
  • His Majesty is Marred – 52:13-15
  • His Strategy is Misunderstood – 53:1-3
  • His Remedy is Mind-blowing – 53:4-6
  • His Humility is Masterful – 53:7-9
  • His Victory is Magnificent – 53:10-12

 

  1. How can God love the guilty?
  • At the cross God:
  • Accepts the Unacceptable
  • Honours the Shameful
  • Treats Rebels as Royalty
  • Our Judge becomes our Justifier
  • Forgives the Failure