When you compare the aspects of the Song of the Suffering Servant it puts things in a new perspective for me. We have talked immensely how Paul and Jesus have similarities and that Paul is Jesus predecessor, and seeing the steps in the Song in Isaiah breaks this down a little more. “Paul sees himself as finishing the song for Jesus.”
The Song of the Suffering Servant also helps me understand the adage of the Gentiles into the mix of things as well. Growing up I was taught that Jesus accepts everyone (Gentiles) and that was it. Just a fact that was there. And thereupon Paul truly enforces that through his preaching. However, I understand the background to this now. “Paul’s Gospel is not a “Gospel to the Gentiles.” It’s rather a “Gospel which
The Song of the Suffering Servant also helps me understand the adage of the Gentiles into the mix of things as well. Growing up I was taught that Jesus accepts everyone (Gentiles) and that was it. Just a fact that was there. And thereupon Paul truly enforces that through his preaching. However, I understand the background to this now. “Paul’s Gospel is not a “Gospel to the Gentiles.” It’s rather a “Gospel which