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“Isaiah 40–55 contains some of the best-known, most-cherished, and theologically significant texts in the Bible … Isaiah 40–55 provides us with the vocabulary and conceptual framework to understand the nature and purpose of the Father’s mission in and through his Son, Jesus, with the Spirit” (from the introduction). Dr. Lessing’s scholarly expertise and decades of service as a seminary professor...

(42:1–4),25 Israel is trapped in idolatry (42:17–20). Unable to see and hear, it fails miserably. Yahweh, therefore, selects another Servant (49:1–6), who stands in Israel’s place. He is the faithful disciple who perfectly listens to Yahweh (50:4), as well as the perfect witness who testifies to Yahweh, regardless of the cost (52:13–53:12). After his suffering, death, and resurrection, a new Israel is incorporated into the Davidic covenant (55:3) and becomes a witness to the nations (55:4). In 43:14–21,
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