The Character and Calling of the Servant

This sermon, based on the final "servant song" in Isaiah 52 and 53, explores the profound character, calling, and exaltation of Jesus Christ as the suffering servant of God. The speaker first addresses the modern convention of chapters and verses, noting that this particular passage naturally flows from one chapter to the next, underscoring its unified message. The sermon’s central focus is on this prophetic text, which reveals the extraordinary work of God's servant, Jesus, a revelation the speaker asserts is meant for our faith and salvation.

A core message of the sermon is the nature of faith itself. The speaker emphasizes that the "report" of the Gospel is where God is truly exalted, rather than in signs, wonders, or dramatic miracles. This "report" is the message that Jesus has borne our sins, carried our sorrows, and was wounded for our transgressions. The sermon highlights that the true test of faith is in believing this message and trusting in what God has done through His Son, not in seeking outward signs or fleeting experiences.

The sermon concludes with an application for the listeners, drawing a parallel to Jesus’s encounter with two disciples on the road to Emmaus. In that story, Jesus didn't perform a miracle but instead used the scriptures—Moses and all the prophets—to explain all that was written concerning Himself. This illustrates that the highest and best source of truth is the written Word of God. The sermon ends with a powerful call to action, urging the audience to respond to the Gospel and truly believe the report of what God has accomplished through His suffering servant, Jesus Christ.