Bible Study

Isaiah 53

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Contemplation (verse 5)
No one usually brings hardship on himself. For example, the prophet insinuates the severity of [Christ’s] hardship when he says, “Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows.” For dying does not [necessarily] entail suffering what a condemned nature is capable of suffering. Therefore, the severity of the hardship he brought on himself comes to the fore in that he did not have by nature a body that could suffer; and yet, so that he might free us by his suffering, he humbly assumed the very thing that would allow him to suffer
+ St Gregory The Great

New Testament Reference to this reading: Luke 22-65

Personal Reflection
How does it deepen your understanding of Christ’s sacrifice to know that He willingly took on a body capable of suffering, even though by nature He was not susceptible to it? What does this reveal about His love and humility?

Bible Knowledge Question
In verse 7 ​​it says that the suffering was “led as a lamb to teh slaughter.” how does this relate to Jesus, particularly in the way he was arrested and condemned

Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for suffering for me. Help me to understand Your love and live with gratitude for all You’ve done. Amen.

 

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What’s a Thematic Study? Focussing on particular readings to understand a particular theme.

Selected Theme: “Christ in the Prophecies” – we’ll be looking at OT prophecies and characters that are types of Christ, who point to His mission & His passion.