Its the last of four such servant songs in the book of isaiah, a set of prophecies that foretell the coming of the jewish messiah, the divine individual who was. Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. Its truly the first gospel written 700 years before christ came to earth and, because of its rich detail, the most astonishing prophecy in the old testament. John macarthur explains isaiah 53 to ben shapiro youtube. The following is a personality profile of john macarthur based on his work. The influence of isaiah on the gospel of john perichoresis 52 2007 141 forth in one place all of the connections between isaiah and the fourth gospel. Deepen your thankfulness for christs saving workdiscover the richness of isaiah 53 in john macarthurs landmark study the gospel according to god. Luke records jesus prophecy of the destruction of jerusalem in a. Isaiahs point is that jesus was silent, not helpless.
It begins with a complaint of the small number of those that believed the report concerning him, the power of god not being exerted, isaiah 53. Isaiah prophesied during the period of the divided kingdom, directing the major thrust of his message to the southern kingdom of judah. The book of acts ends with paul still in rome, which leads to the conclusion that luke wrote these books from rome during pauls imprisonment there ca. Isaiah 53 ebook by gerald sigal 97815035864 rakuten kobo. This is respected pastor and bible teacher john macarthurs fourth book in his the gospel according to series. John macarthurs skillful exposition of isaiah 53 brings us facetoface with the gospel of christ. The gospel according to god is john macarthurs powerful, clear, scriptural exposition of isaiah 52. Highlighting important connections between israels history and the new testament, macarthur provides a versebyverse exposition of this sometimes misunderstood textand shows how isaiah s prophetic words illuminate essential truths for us. Isaiah 53 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Now for this morning, i finally want you to open your bible to the fiftythird chapter of isaiah, isaiah chapter 53, and we are about to embark on a study of this immensely important portion of the old testament as we begin our series in the old testament, finding christ there. This book looks primarily at isaiah 53, which he tells us includes the whole story of salvation in prophesy. Hes writing a new book covering this topic in one of the. John macarthur delivers a profound exposition in an easy to read and understandable commentary concerning the prophesy of the coming christ found in the book of isaiah 700 years before christs crucifixion and resurrection. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
Definitive proof of gods grace in fulfilling prophesy. He states that this is the most remarkable chapter in the old testament. Scripture that has the potential to revolutionize your life. Written to help readers better understand jesuss life, death, and ultimate mission, this new book by wellknown preacher john macarthur looks at an importantyet often misunderstoodsection of the bible. So get your bible handy because youre going to have to grasp this with me. The details cover the work of christ in his substitutionary death, his burial, his resurrection, his saving of sinners, his intercession, and his kingdom. As a christian i found the approach of this book enlightening. Just heard tonight dr macarthur preach on isaiah 53 at pastor beggs parkside church. Isaiah 53 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Isaiah 53 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible.
Listen to john macarthur sermons grace to you radio. Grace to you radio, video, audio, print, and website resources reach millions worldwide each day. In the last analysis the prescription for the human condition is a radical one. Macarthur this speaks to the humiliating treatment of the servant at his first advent, a theme emphasized by isaiah 50.
I have heard sermons on isaiah 53, but youre going to get more than that. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california. It is a natural symbol of the active energy of jehovah, and is analogous to the other symbol of the face of jehovah, which is also found in this book, in so far as it emphasises the notion of power in manifestation, though the face has a wider range and may. The macarthur study bible to the servant of rulers jesus is the servant of rulers who receive him.
For he grew up before him like a tender shoot,and like a. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. What we have here is the very heart of the book of isaiah jehovah saves in the. Isaiah 53 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. Isaiah 53 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Isaiah 53 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. The astonishing servant of jehovah isaiah 53 john macarthur. The astonishing servant of jehovah isaiah 53 john macarthur published on apr 16, 2012 by johnmacarthurgty now for this morning, i finally want you. Mar 16, 2020 john macarthur shuts down their church in submission to the governor. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. He has been the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, since. The suffering servant who has believed our message. Thus he took away the sin of the world, by taking it on himself.
Over four decades of ministry, john has written dozens of bestselling. At the closing session of founders week at moody bible college in chicago, pastor john macarthur delivered a sermon from isaiah 53 which stirred up different reactions among the student body. Now the luster of this prophetic gem is intensified by its setting. For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground. The gospel according to god john macarthur 2018 veritas. He has authored two books that deal with prophecy daniel moody press and the rapture and beyond whitcomb ministries as well as three prophetic time charts and. John macarthur is heartfelt, somewhat insensitive and skeptical. For over sixty years john whitcomb has taught courses on bible prophecy, especially in the old testament books of isaiah, jeremiah, ezekiel, daniel, zechariah and malachi. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. Christ will reign personally on this earth as we know it, as well as in the new heavens and new earth rev. It is the epoch messianic, prophetic scripture that stands above all others in the old testament.
Isaiah john macarthur overview of isaiah charles swindoll why is isaiah so important. Feb 06, 2019 john macarthur islam and the antichrist. The story of the bible explained in a practical and easytounderstand way. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The book of isaiah provides us with the most comprehensive prophetic picture of jesus christ in the entire old testament.
Isaiah 53, new american standard bible nasb the bible app. The gospel according to god john macarthur audiobook. John macarthurs skillful exposition of isaiah 53 brings us facetoface with the gospel of christ crucified. At the closing session of founders week at moody bible college in chicago, pastor john macarthur delivered a sermon from isaiah 53 which stirred up different. John macarthur, the gospel according to god, wheaton. Observe the graces and glories of his state of exaltation. Request your free copy of isaiah 53 explained today. He has been the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, since february 9, 1969. John macarthur shuts down their church in submission to the governor.
We could not put him in our stead, but he put himself. Articles sermons topics books podcasts features about donate. When isaiah uses the phrase, he was led as a lamb to the slaughter, we should not take this as indicating that jesus was a helpless victim of circumstances and was helpless as a lamb. Why john macarthur wrote a new book on isaiah 53 on vimeo. John macarthur agrees with constable writing that isaiah 53. And thats the turn in the book of isaiah from the pronunciation of. Answering this question is what this study is all about. Spurgeon calls the fiftythird chapter of isaiah a bible in miniature the condensed essence of the gospel. Why john macarthur wrote a new book on isaiah 53 youtube. Most of the approximately 80 references to isaiah in the new testament come from this chapter. Kings and presidents have genuinely believed in him throughout history. The servant that isaiah describes is the messiah, and the new testament affirms that. Written to help listeners better understand jesuss life, death, and ultimate mission, this new book by wellknown preacher john macarthur looks at an important yet often misunderstood section of the bible.
From one of todays topselling commentary series comes volume one of the gospel of john, the 25th installment to the macarthur new testament commentary series. Isaiah 54 commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Do you have questions about the meaning of life and spirituality. Isaiah 53 explained is written by a messianic jew and the primary target audience is jewish people who do not believe or have never considered jesus of nazareth as the jewish messiah. This book explains the prophetic words of isaiah 53 verse by verse. For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here. It is a particular delight to listen in these pages to macarthur preach the gospel from the old testament. Isaiah 53, verse 5, says that through his suffering he offers us two great gifts. Macarthurs detailed study of isaiah chapter 52, verse through chapter 53, verse 12, also known as the song of the suffering servant. In the second isaiah there are numerous references to the arm of the lord. Often hailed as one of the greatest chapters in scripture, isaiah 53 foretells a critical event in gods plan for salvationthe crucifixion of jesus. He made himself subject to death, which to us is the wages of sin. Isaiah 53 esv who has believed what he has heard from.
The astonishing servant of jehovah isaiah 53 youtube. Excerpts from john macarthurs sermon at founders week on feb. John macarthur agrees refers to isaiah 53 as the most remarkable chapter in the old testament. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. John macarthur on isaiah 53 april 16, 2012 the daily hatch. John macarthur gives versebyverse analysis in context and provides points of application for passages, illuminating the biblical text in practical and relevant ways. Isaiah 53 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. He is laidback, he appreciates a relaxed pace in life.
Ravi zacharias the ben shapiro show sunday special ep. The astonishing servant of jehovah isaiah 53 john macarthur published on apr 16, 2012 by johnmacarthurgty now for this morning, i finally want you to open your bible to the fiftythird chapter of. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. Isaiah 53 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the. Read revealing and surprising key facts in this popular book. Weekly telecasts and daily radio broadcasts of grace to you are seen and heard by millions worldwide. Lead me to calvary sermon series on isaiah 53 a donald. Interpretive challenges interpretive challenges in a long and significant book such as isaiah are numerous. Also known as the evangelical prophet, isaiah spoke much about the grace of god toward israel, particularly in his last 27 chapters. John macarthur shuts down their church in submission to. Winner of the ecpa book of the year award for bible study. Jack hibbs resists, keeping their church open podcast 22 in this episode, i talk about the two extreme views of romans.
Now you can have your questions answered with this great resource, isaiah 53 explained. In fact, isaiah 53 is the heart of hebrew writings. In the death of our divine substitute, we behold the height of gods love and the depth of our iniquity. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in jesus christ. An isaiah 53 sermon, from the perspective of a jewish. An isaiah 53 sermon, from the perspective of a jewish listener one. In one of the four gospel booksmatthew, mark, luke, and john. John 111 macarthur new testament commentarynook book. He foresaw the coming babylonian captivity of judah because of this. Constable notes that isaiah 53 is also the middle chapter in part two of the book chs. John macarthur shuts down their church in submission to the. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, president of the masters college and seminary, and featured teacher with the grace to you media ministry.