fulfilled, and Almighty God has ensured that this fulfilled prophecy of Isaiah has been preserved for our benefit and profit. Paradoxically, Isaiah’s prophecy is interpreted by history, and the historical event of Calvary is interpreted by reference to Isaiah’s prophecy. That the subject and theme of Isaiah 53 in the Old Testament is the Christ of Calvary, is the unanimous testimony of the New Testament. Before His impending death, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself stated: ‘For the Son of Man goes as
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