The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 53:5
Isaiah 53:5But He was wounded for our transgressionsThe sufferings of ChristThree things suggest themselves as requiring explanation to one who seriously contemplates the sufferings and death of Jesus Christ.1. An innocent man suffers. 2. The death of Jesus is the apparent defeat and destruction of one who possessed extraordinary and supernatural powers. 3. This apparent defeat and ruin, instead of hindering the progress of His work, became at once, and in all the history of the progress of His... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Isaiah 53:4-6
Isaiah 53:4-6Surely He hath borne our griefsChrist’s love and man’s unthankfulnessI.CHRIST’S LOVE. 1. The certainty of what is averred of Christ: “Surely.” 2. The acts of Christ’s obedience, set forth in two words: He hath “borne,” He hath “carried.” 3. The objects. They are “griefs,” “sorrows.” II. MAN’S UNTHANKFULNESS, in censuring Christ and despising Him; and there consider--1. The persons: “We.” 2. The guilt. Esteeming Christ stricken and smitten of God. (T. Manton, D.D.)The pressure of... read more