In Isaiah 
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-42:17, Isaiah offers consolation for the Gentiles by exposing the idol-gods of the nations, prophesying God&#8217;s remedy in a future servant, and responding with a new song. Isaiah&#8217;s description of an ideal servant in 42:1-4 constitutes our first of four servant songs in the Book of the Servant.

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Isaiah 42:18-43:21 Release from Bondage

In this poetic Old Testament "gospel", Isaiah wrestles with the foundational themes of righteousness, sin, grace, holiness and redemption. Though grounded in the present reality of Judah, Isaiah  proclaims future good news of a divine man who will reign as king, suffer as a servant, and do battle as an anointed conqueror. In this series, Bible teacher Michael Brent introduces listeners to the structure and thought of Isaiah. The section divisions used here come from Alec Motyer, "The Prophecy of Isaiah" (InterVarsity Press, 1998).