


It talks about hope in the face of death. And therefore, you severely need what this text talks about. No matter how young you are, no matter how your life’s been going up to now, I can say, without fear of contradiction, that there is a lot of death in your future. The great enemy of the human race is death. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting and making a one-time or recurring donation. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Series: Bible: What We Are Receiving: The Gospel Goods. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on February 21, 2016. Let’s notice 1) the ordinariness, 2) the violence, and 3) the vicariousness. Let’s look at three ways in which it’s so surprising, and see what this teaches about the salvation Jesus Christ brings. It subverts every human category of thought about salvation. But then, here in chapter 52 and 53, he says this person has no majesty. Then Isaiah starts talking about a servant. Up until now, Isaiah indicates that God’s going to send a great king to put things right in the world. If you’re reading through the book of Isaiah, you get to this passage and you’re shocked.
