The Servant Songs of Isaiah — The Servant Unleashed — Isaiah 49:1-14

1. The second Servant Song is unique for several reasons, but in particular for its maternal imagery (vs. 1, 5, 15). What do these metaphors communicate about the Servant and about us?2. Israel thought Yahweh had forgotten his promises toward them (v. 14). In what ways does the second Servant Song remind them that Yahweh has not forgotten them?3. Although Christmas is a time of joy and celebration, people often feel abandoned and lonely.How does this Servant Song provide comfort and hope to us now