Isaiah 50 - The Bride of Christ

 

Isaiah 50 – The Bride of Christ

 

Israel was married to God when she accepted His covenant at Sinai. But the nation eventually turned to idols, committed spiritual adultery, and sold herself into slavery; and God had to put her away. (Hos. 1:4). God will restore His chosen people one day just as He forgives and restores believers today who turn from sin and obey Him. (James 4:1-10). Israel must overcome this hurdle of rejection of Christ to receive His blessings. For now, He has put them aside for repentance.

 

The faithful servant is our Lord Jesus Christ with a ready tongue and an open ear, a set face, and a body surrendered to suffering. What an example for us to follow as we seek to serve the Lord. (Rom. 12:1-12).

 

Christ was more than a carpenter those thirty years. He spent those years studying the Word of God. If Christ, himself thought those words were important to Him, then surely it should be important to us. Somewhere between Genesis and Revelations He has a word for us.

 

People who fear God and obey Him can still end up in darkness of perplexity, Then, they are tempted to light their own fires and try to find their way out by themselves. Instead, trust the Lord, wait on Him and He will give you the light when you need it.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.