Isaiah 50
1This is what the Lord says:“Where is your mother’s certificate of divorcewith which I sent her away?Or to which of my creditorsdid I sell you?Because of your sins you were sold;because of your transgressions your mother was sent away. 2When I came, why was there no one?When I called, why was there no one to answer?Was my arm too short to deliver you?Do I lack the strength to rescue you?By a mere rebuke I dry up the sea,I turn rivers into a desert;their fish rot for lack of waterand die of thirst. 3I clothe the heavens with darknessand make sackcloth its covering.” 4The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue,to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning,wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. 5The Sovereign Lord has opened my ears;I have not been rebellious,I have not turned away. 6I offered my back to those who beat me,my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;I did not hide my facefrom mocking and spitting. 7Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,I will not be disgraced.Therefore have I set my face like flint,and I know I will not be put to shame. 8He who vindicates me is near.Who then will bring charges against me?Let us face each other!Who is my accuser?Let him confront me! 9It is the Sovereign Lord who helps me.Who will condemn me?They will all wear out like a garment;the moths will eat them up. 10Who among you fears the Lordand obeys the word of his servant?Let the one who walks in the dark,who has no light,trust in the name of the Lordand rely on their God. 11But now, all you who light firesand provide yourselves with flaming torches,go, walk in the light of your firesand of the torches you have set ablaze.This is what you shall receive from my hand:You will lie down in torment.
Study Context for Isaiah 50
As you study Isaiah 50, keep in mind the overarching themes of this old testament book: Judgment, Comfort, Messiah. Observe how the specific events or teachings in this chapter contribute to the book's broader message.
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Observation: What does Isaiah 50 reveal about the character and nature of God? What does it reveal about humanity?
Application: How does the truth presented in this chapter change how you should live, think, or pray today?
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