East Ridge Pres

Isaiah 50:5-6 The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting. Jesus listened to the word of the Father and obeyed him and did not turn backward. He obeyed even when he was struck and abused. Even when he was mocked and disgraced. Because it was God’s will. Because in God’s love for us, he commanded Jesus to suffer for us. And Jesus heard and obeyed. By his obedience, not your own, you are saved. vv 7-8 But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame. He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me. Jesus faced adversaries and set his face like flint, because he knew that the Lord God helped him. He knew he would not be disgraced, he would not be put to shame. He kn