Prophet of the Suffering Servant

Submitted by saltysteve on Sat, 05/30/2009 - 07:53

Kay's "Prophet of the Suffering Servant" is his commentary on the background and unity of the book of Isaiah.

Extract: The book of Isaiah ranges over the whole field of prophetic vision. It begins with a reiteration of the terms of the Mosaic Covenant. When that elicits no sign of repentance, it proceeds to record against the people a sentence of reproach. Then the instrument, by which God's chastisement should be inflicted, is declared. Assyria shall overthrow Samaria and bring Judea into the extremity of peril. But the prophet is instructed to assure the faithful remnant of safety, not only during the Assyrian crisis, but for all future time. he promises the birth of one whose name should be, "Immanuel"; "Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God". This dying world shall be rescued; and "death swallowed up forever". In Zion would be laid a "sure foundation" , for the believer's faith to be built upon. The "Servant of the Lord" should take away the burden of human sin upon him, and bear it away. He should found a new Covenant, under which the glory of the Lord should be revealed to all nations, and "a new heaven and a new earth" should be created, the eternal abode of holiness. whether to bury in oblivion, or to improve with solid management, these thoughts, yet so prevalent was the Grace of God upon me, that finding the former impossible, I attempted the latter, with fervent prayers imploring God’s assistance to guide me into the way of saving Truth.

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