Browse Bible Study Resources

Daily Devotions

It Is Written

It Is Written 
Day 
Day 34

"As a covenant to the people."

Text: Isaiah 42:6

THE PROMISE OF THE MESSIAH

Who will bring about the new covenant? The prophet Isaiah proclaimed many messages about the Messiah who was frequently called “The Servant of the LORD”. One of the most thrilling messages prophesied may be found in this text.

“Behold! My Servant whom I uphold,
My Elect One in whom My soul delights!
I have put My Spirit upon Him;
He will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.

I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness,
And will hold Your hand;
I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people,
As a light to the Gentiles.”
Isaiah 42:1, 6

1. “Behold”

a) The Messiah is called “My Servant”.
b) My Elect One.

2. Anointing of the Messiah

a) God’s Spirit will be upon Him.
b) This is to anoint Him for this special role.
c) The fullness of the Spirit of God will be upon Him for ministry (Isaiah 11:2).

3. “A covenant”

a) Isaiah’s ministry preceded that of Jeremiah.
b) The word “covenant” would be explained by Jeremiah as the “new covenant”.

4. “Gentiles”

a) Jeremiah focused on Israel.
b) Isaiah noted that Gentiles would be included in the new covenant.
i) They would receive justice from the Messiah.
ii) They would have light from the Messiah as well.

5. God’s commitment to the Messiah

a) The LORD will take special delight in Him.
b) He will especially keep the Messiah.
c) The Messiah Himself will be the covenant to His people.
d) This was the high calling of God for the Messiah.