The Passion Narratives No 3 – The Suffering Servant
Look at the importance of the emphatic pronouns in v5. In this verse I have emphasised in bold letters the pronouns which refer to the Servant, thus demonstrating His pivotal role in our salvation and emphasising that He is our unique and only Saviour, “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures” (1Cor.15:30). “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). These verses are at the heart of the chapter and they provide the core of the gospel. The Servant Song not only describes the physical and soul sufferings of the Servant but also gives a theological understanding of the cross. I have no hesitation about this interpretation because we have Biblical warrant for such an interpretation from the evangelist Philip when he was questioned by the Ethiopian Eunuch about the meaning of this passage - Isaiah’s words (53:7-8) are quoted in the text with Philip’s explanation, “Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him” (Acts 8:35). V5, requires a recognition of the four parts that make up the verse: (1) “He was wounded for our transgressions,” (2) “He was bruised for our iniquities,” (3) “the chastisement of our peace was upon Him,” and (4) “with His stripes we are healed.” 1) “He was wounded (pierced) for our transgressions”
New Life Radio – Talk No 23
32 Derrick Harrison
17/03/2021
