The Bible Study Reading PlanSample

The book of Isaiah is very similar to many of the prophetic books in that it covers future judgment and eventual restoration. Not only does it promise restoration for the nation of Israel, but it also promises that the Messiah will arise from the House of David. With that said, the New Testament quotes from Isaiah more than any other prophet because he had so much to say about the coming King.

One thing that makes Jesus hard for the Jews to understand is that he didn't present himself as a conquering king like Isaiah prophesied about, but he did come as a suffering servant. You see, Isaiah represented what seemed like two different people: A king and a servant. So that is what the Jews expected. It's the great mystery of Isaiah that we, as believers, are blessed to understand.

So, using your New Testament understanding of the Messiah, along with Isaiah 53, write out how you would explain to a Jewish person why Jesus is their Messiah after all. It's not an easy task, but it's important to be able to do. Have fun with it!