Grace Church
THE GREAT ONES: Chapters - #3 The Suffering Servant of God
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Grace Community Church
8950 M-79, Nashville, MI 49073, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
The Great Ones is our theme through November. Each month has a different sub-theme:
September = Commands
October = Chapters
November = Choices
September = Commands
October = Chapters
November = Choices
It's hard to choose, but this month we'll look at Pastor Don's list of 4 great chapters of the Bible.
One chapter was chosen out of the 4 main divisions of the Bible:
-The Torah: Deuteronomy 5 & 6
-The Writings: Psalm 23
-The Prophets
-The New Testament
One chapter was chosen out of the 4 main divisions of the Bible:
-The Torah: Deuteronomy 5 & 6
-The Writings: Psalm 23
-The Prophets
-The New Testament
Last week we looked at Psalm 23 from the Writings."The Lord is my Shepherd."
Today our key passage is from The Prophets which is made up of 21 books. We are focusing on Isaiah 53. According to many Bible teachers, Isaiah 53 is the key chapter in all of the Old Testament.
This passage speaks in detail of the life, suffering, and death of the Messiah. He is the Suffering Servant of God.
Hundreds of times the New Testament identifies Jesus as the Messiah or the Christ. It's critical to see the comparisons between Isaiah 53 and the life of Jesus in the four Gospels.
Today our key passage is from The Prophets which is made up of 21 books. We are focusing on Isaiah 53. According to many Bible teachers, Isaiah 53 is the key chapter in all of the Old Testament.
This passage speaks in detail of the life, suffering, and death of the Messiah. He is the Suffering Servant of God.
Hundreds of times the New Testament identifies Jesus as the Messiah or the Christ. It's critical to see the comparisons between Isaiah 53 and the life of Jesus in the four Gospels.
This morning's message will be a little different as we get our teaching on Isaiah 53 from one of the greatest Bible teachers of our generation, John MacArthur. He has pastored and led Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California since 1969.
Dr. MacArthur is going to set the stage for our understanding of Isaiah 53. Pastor Don will follow up afterwards.
The discussion and application questions along with a couple of short videos about Isaiah 53 will help you build upon this teaching.
The discussion and application questions along with a couple of short videos about Isaiah 53 will help you build upon this teaching.
Dr. John MacArthur - Isaiah 53
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPGWLj8XVfQIsaiah 53 is about the Suffering Servant of God who was to come to save humanity.
We read about this in 1 Peter 3:18.
We read about this in 1 Peter 3:18.
The Greek word "Christ" is a title and it means "The Anointed One," which is the Hebrew meaning for Messiah.
Isaiah 53 has been called "The Gospel of Isaiah".
You may remember in Acts 8 where Philip was led to encounter an Ethiopian official who was reading from the prophet Isaiah (53:7-8).
We read in Acts 8:35 that Philip identified the "servant" in Isaiah 53 as none other than Jesus.
Isaiah 53 has been called "The Gospel of Isaiah".
You may remember in Acts 8 where Philip was led to encounter an Ethiopian official who was reading from the prophet Isaiah (53:7-8).
We read in Acts 8:35 that Philip identified the "servant" in Isaiah 53 as none other than Jesus.
As followers of Jesus, our purpose, as modeled by Philip, is to tell others about Him.
We are to be witnesses or story tellers of what God has done in our life and through the life of Jesus. In order for that to happen we must live like Jesus, grow in our faith, depend upon God’s Spirit, and be willing to re-order our life around God’s agenda.
Isaiah 53 points out the reason that Jesus the Messiah gave His life on the cross. The world is lost in sin and is selfishly rebelling against God’s authority.
-Those of us who have trusted Jesus have decision to make: Talk or Walk
-Those who are lost have a decision to make: Accept or Reject
We are to be witnesses or story tellers of what God has done in our life and through the life of Jesus. In order for that to happen we must live like Jesus, grow in our faith, depend upon God’s Spirit, and be willing to re-order our life around God’s agenda.
Isaiah 53 points out the reason that Jesus the Messiah gave His life on the cross. The world is lost in sin and is selfishly rebelling against God’s authority.
-Those of us who have trusted Jesus have decision to make: Talk or Walk
-Those who are lost have a decision to make: Accept or Reject
The Forbidden Chapter: Isaiah 53
https://www.facebook.com/TreeofLifeIsrael/videos/843882459014665John MacArthur explains Isaiah 53 to Ben Shapiro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtAjPpA0KdkApplication and Discussion Questions:
1. In what ways were you challenged by the video sermon segment? Do you disagree with any of what was said or have questions about the content?
2. Read Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12. What portions of this scripture passage, thoughts, key words stand out to you and why?
3. Read Acts 8:26-40 and think back to this passage being called the fifth gospel by John Macarthur. Who is Isaiah’s Servant of God compared to in the Acts passage? Looking at the Acts passage, once a person is convinced that Jesus died for their sins, what practical steps should the person take?
4. John Macarthur asked the question, “How can a sinner be right with a Holy God so as to escape eternal hell and enter an eternal heaven?” Using your own words, how would you answer this question?
5. Pray and ask God for boldness to stand up and speak up for Jesus to your family, friends, and those you encounter this week.
1. In what ways were you challenged by the video sermon segment? Do you disagree with any of what was said or have questions about the content?
2. Read Isaiah 52:13-15; Isaiah 53:1-12. What portions of this scripture passage, thoughts, key words stand out to you and why?
3. Read Acts 8:26-40 and think back to this passage being called the fifth gospel by John Macarthur. Who is Isaiah’s Servant of God compared to in the Acts passage? Looking at the Acts passage, once a person is convinced that Jesus died for their sins, what practical steps should the person take?
4. John Macarthur asked the question, “How can a sinner be right with a Holy God so as to escape eternal hell and enter an eternal heaven?” Using your own words, how would you answer this question?
5. Pray and ask God for boldness to stand up and speak up for Jesus to your family, friends, and those you encounter this week.
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO1bU2wTtioJgwUOgD_diWgCJ's Re-Opening/Limited Menu
We're excited to have CJ's open with a limited menu!
Barista's will be ready to serve you beginning at 8:30 am until church begins at 10:00.
Here are the menu items for October:
Pumpkin Spice
S'mores
Cinnamon Apple
Vanilla Chai
We will have you wait outside of CJ's until someone calls you in to order and pay at the counter. At that time you can head to the auditorium and your drink(s) will be delivered to you.
If you would like to submit a pre-order you can do that at the website: www.gc3.org/cjs/ before 8:30 am on Sunday. Pre-ordering will limit your wait time AND you get a free baked good if you pre-order before 8:30 am on Sunday!
Please contact Leslie Booher (leslie@gc3.org) if you have any questions.
Barista's will be ready to serve you beginning at 8:30 am until church begins at 10:00.
Here are the menu items for October:
Pumpkin Spice
S'mores
Cinnamon Apple
Vanilla Chai
We will have you wait outside of CJ's until someone calls you in to order and pay at the counter. At that time you can head to the auditorium and your drink(s) will be delivered to you.
If you would like to submit a pre-order you can do that at the website: www.gc3.org/cjs/ before 8:30 am on Sunday. Pre-ordering will limit your wait time AND you get a free baked good if you pre-order before 8:30 am on Sunday!
Please contact Leslie Booher (leslie@gc3.org) if you have any questions.
Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat will take place drive-thru style in the Grace Church parking lot on October 31st from 5:30-7:00 pm. As always, we need lots of candy! Bins will be located in the lobby for you to drop off donated candy now through October 25th. We need the candy turned in ahead of time so that we can pre-package it in goodie bags.
Operation Christmas Child
The annual Operation Christmas Child shoebox outreach has begun at Grace Church! Make sure to stop by the display in the lobby to pick up a box(es) if you haven't already gotten yours. Boxes can be turned in to that display through October 25th. More information about Operation Christmas Child can be found by visiting the Samaritan's Purse website.
New this year, Build a Box! If you are not able to get out and about to collect items for your box or just want to try something different, you can build your box online.
No matter which way you participate, the goal is the same, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to children all across the world! If you have any questions you can contact Val VanDuser, Grace's OCC project leader (vvanduser1@gmail.com).
New this year, Build a Box! If you are not able to get out and about to collect items for your box or just want to try something different, you can build your box online.
No matter which way you participate, the goal is the same, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ to children all across the world! If you have any questions you can contact Val VanDuser, Grace's OCC project leader (vvanduser1@gmail.com).
Spiritual Care Consultants Banquet
Spiritual Care Consultants is holding their annual "Changing Lives" event at Grace Church on November 12th at 6:30 pm. They will be sharing about the ways they are impacting the children of Maple Valley through their child & adolescent programs. If you haven't heard about Spiritual Care Consultants and what they are doing in our community you should come check it out! A meal will be provided and all donations given will be matched dollar for dollar. Let Leslie Booher (leslie@gc3.org) know if you plan to attend so we can let them know how many to expect from Grace Church.
Church Work Days
Each Saturday during the month of October will be an opportunity to bring your family to serve at Grace Church. God has abundantly blessed us with 78 acres to do His ministry, but we need your help to prepare the grounds for the winter months. We ask that you pick a Saturday to join us from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or whatever time you can give. If you can't help on a Saturday but would like to come and serve another time, please contact Ryan Hickey (ryan@gc3.org).
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Sunday, October 18 - Teresa Allen, Tori Jones
Monday, October 19 - John Mater, Trapper Reigler
Tuesday, October 20 - Paul Adrianson, Michele Erb
Thursday, October 22 - Melissa Mater, Eli Nelson
Saturday, October 24 - Aaron Walker
Sunday, October 18 - Teresa Allen, Tori Jones
Monday, October 19 - John Mater, Trapper Reigler
Tuesday, October 20 - Paul Adrianson, Michele Erb
Thursday, October 22 - Melissa Mater, Eli Nelson
Saturday, October 24 - Aaron Walker
Alpha Women's Center Banquet
Alpha Women's Center will be holding their annual fall banquet on October 22nd from 6:30-8:30 pm. Anyone from Grace Church is invited to come and celebrate what God is doing through Alpha Women's Center in Barry County. Enjoy a meal and an informative and compelling program as you show your support for this important organization. Contact Stacy Schilz (sschilz@grar.com) if you would like to attend. You can also find more information on the Community Board in the lobby.