Passage: Isaiah 53:1-12
Summary
We are stating that we believe the innocent was condemned so the guilty could be forgiven. The Judge of all the earth stood silent… so rebels like us could go free. As we open Isaiah 53, we’re going to see this: Jesus didn’t just suffer in history—He suffered for you and me.
Sermon Questions
- Why do you think God chose to reveal the Messiah as a suffering servant rather than a conquering hero?
- What does it mean for your faith that Jesus’ suffering happened in real history, under a real government, in a real courtroom?
- Isaiah 53 repeatedly emphasizes innocence—“he had done no violence.” Why is Jesus’ innocence essential to the gospel?
- Is there an area of your life where you minimize sin or pain that Jesus took seriously at the cross? How does Jesus’ suffering give hope to those who feel unseen, unheard, or unfairly judged?
- If Jesus willingly suffered under Pontius Pilate for you personally, how does that change the way you see yourself today?