The Lord’s Loving Sacrifice

Pastor John Marc Wiemann
Isaiah 53

Main point: The true meaning of Christmas is opened to us 700 years before the birth of Christ in a passage that describes how the Savior will die in our place to save us from our sins.

I. The Savior’s Suffering
Verses 1-3

II. The Savior’s Substitute
Verses 4-6

III. The Savior’s Sacrifice
Verses 7-9

IV. The Savior’s Satisfaction
Verses 10-12

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

1. How was Jesus a “man of sorrows” during His life on earth?
   

2. Look at Philippians 3:10. What does the “fellowship of His suffering” mean?
   

3. From Isaiah 53:5, what would you say is the reason for the Servant’s suffering?
   

4. Do you see yourself included in the phrase of Isaiah 53:6, “All of us like sheep have gone astray”?
   

5. It is because of the love of God that Christ became man. How has the loving sacrifice of Christ changed your life?
   

6. Verses 10 and 12 use sacrificial language to describe the actions of the Servant. How does this go beyond a “mere” martyr’s death?
   

7. Read Philippians 2:5-11. What are the similarities and differences between the Philippians passage and Isaiah 53?
   

8. Christ bore our griefs, pains, and sorrows so that we wouldn’t have to. Are you tired of the shame, guilt, and pain of sin? Will you turn to Him and embrace Him as your Lord and Savior?