Servant Brings Justice

This lesson explores how Isaiah 42:1 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Isaiah 42:1

Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will bring justice to the nations.

New Testament

Matthew 12:18

"Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations."

Scholar Credits

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J. Barton Payne

Payne #30 — Isa 42:1–4

Servant upheld by God, Spirit upon him; Payne sees the four Servant Songs as a progressive messianic portrait

Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Servant upheld by God applied to Messiah in Targum and Midrash on Psalm 2

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Isaiah introduced God's chosen Servant, anointed with the Spirit to bring justice to the nations. Matthew recognized this in Jesus—a man empowered by the Spirit at his baptism, who proclaimed God's justice not through military might but through healing, teaching, and sacrificial love. True justice comes not by force but through the Spirit-filled life of the Servant.

Reflection

Jesus, send me with Your heart for people. Let Servant Brings Justice move me from admiration into obedience.