ISAIAH 50
The unfaithful wife (1–3). Israel was “married to Jehovah” when she accepted His covenant at Sinai. But the nation eventually turned to idols, committed spiritual adultery, and sold herself into slavery; and God had to put her away (
The faithful Servant (4–9). This is our Lord Jesus Christ with a ready tongue and an open ear (vv.
The perplexed disciple (10–11). People who fear God and obey Him can still end up in the darkness of perplexity. Then they are tempted to light their own fires and try to find their way out by themselves. Instead, trust the Lord, wait on Him, and He will give you the light you need when you need it.