One of the most clear Bible prophecies that has already been fulfilled concerns Isaiah’s portrayal of the Suffering servant, found in Isaiah 52:13 – Isaiah 53. Written around 700 years before the time of Messiah, it is a fascinating description of One whose mission it would be to bear the sins of God’s people, be cut off from the land of the living and rise again from death.

The passage itself is extremely clear, yet it remains controversial for the simple fact that its implications are so radical. Many Jews see this passage as referring to the nation of Israel itself, while others see this as perhaps speaking of a second Messiah, for they cannot see (or refuse to see) how a victorious world conqueror could also be one who is shamed and despised in the way Isaiah decribes. However, Christians believe there is just one Messiah who fulfills every prophetic prediction in Himself by means of two comings into this world. In the first coming, He came to remove sin by means of His sacrifice, in the second, He comes to reveal the extent of His rule as King of Kings and Lord of lords. He already is the Lord; He already is the King, though earthly eyes still await the visible evidence of His rule. Yet just as certainly as the prophecies of Messiah’s birth, life, death and resurrection were fulfiled in His first coming, so the King will come again one day soon to claim what rightfully belongs to Him. Even so, come Lord Jesus.

Here’s my friend, Dr. James White as he walks us through Isaiah’s astonishing predictions, found in chapter 52:13 and following:

Part 1

Part 2