Rebels from the Wilderness, pt. 4 - The Obedience of the Servant

Passage: Isaiah 50:4-11Isaiah 50 tells of the obedience required by a follower of Christ. It wasn’t just that Christ was innocent; it was that He was obedient to death.Key Takeaways:Humility is required for obedience.Discernment is required for obedience—God opens our ears to recognize truth.In the worst of circumstances, the Servant was obedient and submissive.Obedience requires faith that God has the final say.We aren't held accountable for people's response to our obedience—only that we were obedient.The value of your faith isn't displayed until it's truly all you have left.Obey the word of God even in the dark; don't light your own fires and pave your own way.The prize of obedience is newness of life—there is no promise of renewal without the resurrection.