The ‘servant songs’ are probably the most famous passages in these chapters in Isaiah, yet their meaning is debated and a lot of the debate revolves around one question: the identity of the servant. This week, Bill Drewett argues that those who focus on this debate risk missing one of the most valuable things that these passages do show us: … Read More
Isaiah 40-55
It’s difficult to hold onto what we know to be true about God, when we live in a culture which has a very different worldview. That was the challenge faced by God’s people in exile in Babylon, the people addressed by Isaiah 40-55. It’s hard work to stand out from the majority, to hold onto beliefs and a lifestyle that … Read More