J. Barton Payne
Payne #38 — Isa 53:10–11
He will see his offspring and prolong his days; Payne calls the post-death life described here a resurrection prediction
Lesson 48Passion
Righteous Servant
This lesson explores how Isaiah 53:11 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Isaiah 53:11
After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities.
New Testament
Romans 5:19
For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
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Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Righteous Servant justifying many cited in Messianic application of Isaiah 53
Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
Isaiah said the Righteous Servant would justify many by bearing their iniquities. Paul draws a direct parallel: just as Adam's disobedience made many sinners, Christ's obedience makes many righteous. One man's failure brought ruin; one man's faithfulness brought restoration. Jesus is the obedient Servant whose righteousness counts for all who trust in him.
Reflection
Jesus, thank You for bearing what I could never bear. Through this lesson, grow gratitude that changes how I live.