Introduction

The video starts with music playing in the background.

Music and Foreign Language

• The video starts with music playing in the background.

• A foreign language is spoken at 0:00:28.

• More music plays at 0:01:22, 0:01:38, 0:02:20, 0:02:52, 0:05:50, 0:06:31, 0:07:23, 0:08:18, and 0:12.52.

Prayer

A prayer is recited.

Recitation of Prayer

• A prayer is recited at timestamp 9 minutes and forty-two seconds (09m42).

Worship

Worship songs are played.

Worship Songs

• Worship songs are played at timestamps 11m04 and 13m30.

• Jesus Christ is mentioned during one of the worship songs at timestamp 12m02.

#s Announcements

Announcements are made regarding a Foundations class.

Foundations Class Announcement

• An announcement is made about a Foundations class starting on April sixteenth that will last for five weeks with lunch provided after each session except for Mother's Day which falls on May fourteenth when there will be no class held that week.

Conclusion

The video ends with a call to action for viewers to sign up for the Foundations class.

Call to Action

• Viewers are encouraged to sign up for the Foundations class using a QR code or online.

Introduction to the Book of Isaiah and the Servant Songs

The speaker introduces a new series on the book of Isaiah, specifically focusing on the servant songs. He provides some context about the book of Isaiah and explains that it is divided into two parts: judgment and hope. The servant songs offer hope for God's people amidst their unfaithfulness.

Background Information on Isaiah

• The book of Isaiah was written around 740 BC by a prophet named Isaiah.

• At this point in time, God's people were straying away from Him significantly.

• The book of Isaiah is divided into two parts: judgment and hope.

Introduction to the Servant Songs

• The servant songs are four songs in the book of Isaiah that speak about a servant who is coming to help God's people.

• These songs offer hope for God's people amidst their unfaithfulness.

• Idolatry was one of the main issues among God's people at this time, as they were building idols and worshiping them instead of turning to God.

Reading from Isaiah 42:1-9

The speaker reads from Isaiah 42:1-9, which describes the servant whom God upholds and puts His spirit upon. This servant will bring justice to the nations without shouting or raising his voice. He will not break a bruised reed or snuff out a smoldering wick. In faithfulness, he will bring forth justice until he establishes it on earth.

Reading from Isaiah 42:1-9

• The passage describes the servant whom God upholds and puts His spirit upon.

• The servant will bring justice to the nations without shouting or raising his voice.

• He will not break a bruised reed or snuff out a smoldering wick.

• In faithfulness, he will bring forth justice until he establishes it on earth.

Conclusion and Prayer

The speaker concludes by apologizing for using the wrong version of the Bible during the reading. He then prays for guidance as they continue to study the book of Isaiah and the servant songs.

Apology and Prayer

• The speaker apologizes for using the wrong version of the Bible during the reading.

• He prays for guidance as they continue to study the book of Isaiah and the servant songs.

Turning to Idols in Times of Distress

In this section, the speaker discusses how people turn to idols instead of God during times of distress and hardship.

Putting Our Hope in Lesser Things

• During challenging times, it's easy for us to turn to other things for hope.

• We may put our hope in ourselves or mundane things like a glass of wine or sports games.

• Sometimes we don't have hope at all and despair sets in.

Refocusing Our Hope on God

• The goal is to refocus our hope on God during difficult times.

• As a community, we should help each other by turning towards God when facing hardships.

The Servant Who Will Bring Hope

In this section, the speaker talks about the servant who will bring hope and how we can put our trust in him.

Who is the Servant?

• The servant is chosen by God and is someone whom He delights in.

Why Should We Put Our Hope in Him?

• When we face hardships, we should put our hope in the servant who will come.

• This servant is Jesus Christ.

Delighting in the Servant

The speaker talks about what it means to delight in someone and how God delights in Jesus. He shares a personal story of a friend who delighted in him and how that made him feel.

Delighting in the Servant

• God delights in his servant, just as a father delights in a son.

• The servant will bring forth justice to the nations without being domineering or drawing attention to himself.

• The servant's power will not come with volume but with compassion and care for those who are weak.

• The servant will faithfully bring forth justice until it is established on earth.

The Servant's Mission

The speaker discusses the mission of the servant and how he will be a light to the nations.

A Light to the Nations

• The servant's mission is to be a light to the nations, bringing salvation to all people.

• This salvation is not just for Israel but for all people, including Gentiles.

• Through this salvation, people from all nations will come together and worship God.

Trusting in God's Plan

The speaker encourages listeners to trust in God's plan even when things seem difficult or uncertain.

Trusting in God's Plan

• Even when we don't understand what God is doing, we can trust that His plan is good.

• We can have hope because of our faith in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for us.

• We can trust that God is in control and will work all things together for our good.

The Servant's Tender Justice

In this section, the speaker talks about the servant's tender justice and how he will bring forth justice to the nations.

The Servant's Tender Justice

• The servant will not quench a faintly burning wick. He will be tender and softly spoken.

• He will not come with power and domineering like other nations. He won't grow faint or discouraged no matter what happens.

• Three times in four verses, it is mentioned that one of the main things he is going to do is bring forth justice.

• The justice that Isaiah is talking about means communities governed by divinely approved norms. It creates a perfect human society that brings flourishing, life, peace, and enjoyment.

What Is Justice?

In this section, the speaker talks about what justice means and how it has implications for all of creation.

What Is Justice?

• When we think of justice, different things come to mind such as equity, impartiality, level playing field for all people, fairness, equality, retribution.

• Biblical justice creates the perfect human society. It means living in right relationship with God and others that brings flourishing to all of creation.

Longing for Justice

In this section, the speaker talks about how we long for justice and peace in a world full of injustice. He shares personal experiences of seeing injustice and brokenness around him.

The Servant Will Bring Justice

• God says that he is sending his servant to bring about justice.

• There is confidence in these words from God saying that it will happen as sure as he is God.

• The servant will successfully bring forth justice and victory in his justice.

Why We Can Trust the Servant

• God speaks to the servant and reminds Israel who is speaking these words.

• God gives his seal of approval and says that he will be with the servant to bring forth justice.

• This story that God is telling reminds us that he created everything, including us, and he is intimately involved in his creation.

• Waiting 700 years for the servant requires a whole new level of patience.

Conclusion

The speaker talks about how we long for justice, peace, flourishing, and prosperity for all of creation. He shares personal experiences of seeing injustice around him. He then discusses how God promises to send his servant to bring about justice and why we can trust this servant.

The Servant Brings Justice to Victory

In this section, the speaker talks about how the servant brings hope and healing to the Gentiles and Nations. He also emphasizes that Jesus came not to be served but to serve.

The Servant Brings Healing

• The servant brings hope and healing to the Gentiles and Nations.

• He brings physical, spiritual, and emotional healing.

• Jesus served like the servant did by giving up his own life.

The Servant Brings Justice

• The servant establishes justice by giving up his own life.

• We can turn from things we put our hope in that are not God during Lent.

• We should lift up our eyes and hope in someone who is more than what we see around us.

Application for You

• Spend some time reading Isaiah 42:1-9 and ask God for a heart that delights in His son.

• Ask God to help you desire and seek justice.

• Look to the Lord for comfort no matter what's going on in your life.

Communion as a Reminder

• Jesus came not to be served but to serve.

• Communion is a reminder of Jesus' body and blood given for us.

• As we approach Easter, may we remember where our true hope lies.

Communion Service

The speaker leads a communion service and prays for hope to be found in Jesus.

Communion Prayer

• Lord, we thank you for your word and the truth it brings. Our hope can only be filled if it is found in you.

• As we take this communion, may it remind us that our hope is found only in you.

• May this be a tangible reminder to us this morning.

• We love you and pray this in your name.

Worship Music

• Various worship songs are played throughout the service.

• Some of the songs are foreign language songs.

• There are moments of silence between some of the songs.

Closing Prayer and Blessing

• The speaker prays for Jesus to come again and make all things right.

• Those who came to give as an act of worship can do so online or at the box in the back.

• The speaker gives a blessing: "May the Lord bless you and keep you..."