Isaiah 53 and the image of Jesus as the Suffering Servant goes straight to the core of our Gospel theme. This prophecy highlights why the Good News is truly "good." The cross is so much more than a historical event, it's the Divine plan in action. Something that was prophesied centuries before, where Jesus takes on our sins and offers us forgiveness and new life. In other words, Jesus is the heart of the Gospel! In Isaiah 53, we see the atoning work of Christ—His willing, sacrificial love—is the Good News we share. Hopefully this will equip us all to more effectively explain the Gospel to others. It was always God's intention to redeem us through Jesus' suffering. As we continue to "bring Jesus to the people," we must pay special attention to His sacrificial role from Isaiah 53 which grounds us in the ultimate message of hope and reconciliation.
