Epiphany Season · Baptism of the Lord · Year B
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Isaiah 55:1-11
The Servant of the Lord
January 10, 2027
Overview & Insights
“Behold my servant, whom I uphold... a bruised reed he will not break.” (Isaiah 42:1, 3)
Again Yahweh challenges opponents to come to court to argue out who is God (41:21–29). Again a passage about Yahweh’s servant (42:1–9) follows this court case. Again this leads into praise and a vision of Yahweh transforming nature (42:10–17). While the three sections parallel the preceding set of three, they take matters much further.
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Commentary
Commentary on Isaiah 42:1-9 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary on the first Servant Song, the RCL Baptism reading that frames Jesus as God's chosen servant.
Isaiah 42:1-9 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed commentary showing how the Servant Song reads almost like a commentary on Jesus' baptism.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 42 Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse evangelical treatment of the gentle Servant who brings forth justice.
Isaiah 42:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregated classic commentaries on the opening verses of the Servant Song.
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Cycle B) Agape Bible Study
Catholic study notes linking Isaiah's Servant to the readings of the feast.
Background & Word Study
Isaiah 42 (Hebrew and English) Sefaria
The Hebrew text of Isaiah 42 with English alongside for close reading of the Servant Song.
Isaiah 42:1 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Word by word Hebrew with Strong's numbers for the vocabulary of the chosen servant.
Enter the Bible: Isaiah (Book Overview) Enter the Bible
Book introduction placing the Servant Songs within Second Isaiah's message of return from exile.
The Church Fathers
Questions preachers ask
Who is the Servant of Isaiah 42?
God's chosen servant, filled with his Spirit, will bring forth justice to the nations gently and faithfully, a light to the Gentiles, whom the Gospels see fulfilled in Jesus.
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