That big word means “the relationship between two passages, used usually of written literature.”

And Isaiah 42:1-4 gives a prime example. Our four-verse Text for today. Read it with me: “Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.”

The first question any of us would ask is “Who is this?”

And the answer is … JESUS!

And how can we be so sure of this?

The New Testament clearly identifies our Lord with Isaiah’s beautiful Prophecy here.

Matthew 12:17-21 …“That it might be fulfilled (in Jesus) which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him, and he shall shew judgment to the Gentiles. He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets. A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory. 21 And in his name shall the Gentiles trust.”

Matthew particularly loves to either quote or allude to the Old Testament, applying specific Texts to our Lord! Matthew, who writes to the Jewish people!

So today we see dual Testimony that Jesus is …

God’s Darling Son!

Spirit-filled!

Meek!

Loving!

Gentle!

And, best of all, Saviour!

This is amazing!

And Isaiah is just getting started with his well-known “Servant” Texts!

There are more to come!

Jesus depicted, 700 years before His Virgin Birth in Bethlehem!

It’s a Miracle!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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