CHURCH
, Sunday School lesson
In our previous lessons from the
book of Isaiah, we have noted that
Isaiah was speaking first to the
Israelite in Babylonian exile, but he
was speaking, also, of the Messianic
hope which would be fulfilled in the
coming of Christ, the Messiah. The
anticipated deliverer was called the
servant, or the suffering servant.
The Servant of the Lord
Isaiah 42: 1-4; \
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"Behold my Servant, whom I
uphold: Mine elect, in whom my soul
delighteth; I have put my spirit upon
him: be shall bring forth judgement
> to the Gentiles. (Isaiah42:l)
The Servant Introduced
Isaiah 42: 1-4
How does society view the position
of a servant? To be sure it is
generally looked upon as one of
humility, yet not always. We
remember well that proud old
statesman from Kentucky, who
served in the U. S. Senate for years,
and later as Vice President.
In the closing period of his service
to the nation, he uttered thoses
words, "I would rather be a servant
in the house of the Lord, than to sit in
the seat of the mighty." It is an honor
to be called the servant of the Lord.
These four verses of Scripture in
troduces God's servant and gives to
us a thumbnail sketch of His personal
characteristices, and His mission.
First, He was God's servant,
chosen by God himself. He would
serve with the strength and power
from God to perform a special task.
Israel had failed as a nation in her
mission to be God's light in a pagan
word, but the Messiah would not fail
in His mission because God's spriit
was upon Him.
God chose Him and endowed Him
to bring justice and righteousness ?
the truth ? to all people of the world.
The Servant would be tranquil by
nature as noted in verse 2. He would
not be a boisterous, screaming
person, buzzing here and there
exalting himself, nor hyped by a
group of public relations people.
His way would be of meekness and
lowliness. The servant would be
gentle in service, in verse 3. Note the
figurative language expressed here,
"a bruised reed" and "smoking
flax." These had to be handled gently
or they would be broken, or snuffed
out in the case of the flax. He would
be a person of tenderness.
Later the New Testament would
record His many acts of love and
healing and forgiveness. His great
feeling for the multitudes of people in
need. The Servant would also have
courage, as noted in verse 4.
It would not be an easy path the
Servant would walk. There would be
hard-ships and suffering, and, yes,
even death on the cross. But He
would establish judgement on the
earth. He would write His laws in the
hearts and minds of mankind that
they should not forget.
He would bring light to a darkened
world and man would no longer need
to wonder about right and wrong ?
he would know the truth.
His Twofold Task
Isaiah 49:5-6
Jacob's descendants, Israel, were
separated from God because of
disobedience. One commentator
noted that they were estranged from
God and needed to be brought back '
into fellowship with Him. One of the
Servant's tasks would be to restore
Israel.
His second task, noted in verse 6, in
addition to restoring Israel, was for
the Servant to be a Light to all
nations. Note the universal nature of
the Servant's second task.
He is to bring the whole world into ?
the Light of Trught ? those ations in
ignorance of God. Centureis later the T
Servant, Jesus, would proclaim
Himself "the Light of the world."
He would commission His disciples
to "Go into all parts of the world."
God wants all people of all races to be
reconciled unto Him, and for none to
perish.
His Vicarious Suffering
Isaiah 53: 4-6
These verses of Isaiah are some of
the best known and most loved
Scriputres in the Old Testament. It
tells us of the suffering of the Ser
vant. It tells us of the sin and
disobedience of mankind which
separated Him from God.
And it tells us about the Servant,
Jesus, as He took upon Himself this
weight of all sin, and through His
death, paid the penalty for us that we
may be restored to God.
Choral director John Kuzma
asks Michael Kerry Williams,
14, of Elizabeth City, about
life at the American Boychoir
School in Princeton. N. J.
The world-famous classical
choir will introduce clever
renditions of Americana and
Broadway showtunes in a
return engagement, Tuesday,
Feb. 28, at Sheep Auditorium.
(Jim Reid Photo)
American Boychoir to perform
spring concert in area
The glorious sound of the American
? boychoir of Princeton will again be
? heard in a Spring Concert to be held
Tuesday, February 28, at 8 p.m., at
S. L. Sheep Auditorium.
Michael Kerry Williams, 14, son of
Lynda and Jack Williams, Rt. 4,
Elizabeth City, and winner of the
first Robert Hobbs Music Scholar
ship, is in his last year at the world
famous Boychoir School.
^ The Boychoir's preformance a
year agq was considered by critics to
be the finest sound ever heard in
Elizabeth City. The audience was
just as appreciative as the devotees
of Lincoln Center, the White House,
Trump Tower and the
Smithsonian... wherever they have
performed on four continents.
Admirers can still visualize the
late newscaster Frank Reynolds,
Christmas Eve a year ago, saying
"And now, Hear the Angels Sing! The
American Boychoir! Our Chirstmas
gift to you!"
Director John Kuzma, a con
sumate pianist and internationally
acclaimed orchestral and choral
director, has added a delightful touch
of American and patriotic music,
much of which he arranged himself.
Michael Williams just happens to
sing the highest notes on the latest
Pro-Arte recordings of the thrilling
number, "This is My Country."
Excerpts from "Britten, Ceremony
of Carols," a modern classic recently
recorded, will be featured with the
DRESSING FOR WINTER
What's the best way to
dress for winter? According
to Edward W. Schreck, D.O.,
Assistant Professor of Fami
ly Medicine at Ohio Univer
sity College of Osteopathic
Medicine, it helps to use
your head.
"In cold weather," he
says, "heat loss from an
uncovered head can easily
amount to about a quarter
of all the heat produced by
the body in one hour. A
warm stocking cap or hat
is an essential piece of
protection.".
Here are more dressing
for- winter tips from Dr.
Schreck, an osteopathic
physician with a special
interest in cold weather
injuries:
? Dress in several layers
of clothing. Heat is trapped
in dead air spaces between
the layers.
? Wet clothing speeds
up heat loss at least four
fold. Use water repellent
outer garments.
? Hands and feet are es
pecially susceptible to frost
bite injury. Dr. Schreck rec
ommends protecting the
hands with mittens rather
than gloves because they al
low less heat loss.
most thrilling classics ever written.
The Boychoir audiences are never
dry-eyed during their delicate ren
ditions. Critics say they "are far
better than the vaunted Boychoirs
from across the Atlantic."
The highly disciplined concert
choir, with only 27 members, amaze
other scholarly musicians, not only
for their choral skills and unmatched
"angelic voices," but for their
values, attitudes, manners and
scholarly aspirations.
They branch forth from an im
posing mansion in Princeton
carrying on an American heritage
tradtion started in 1937 as the
Columbus Boychoir.
Nearly 85 percent of the choir
members are on scholarship, so a
chorus of support is sought each year
in industry.
Auditions will be arranged for
interested boys, and recordings of
the American Boychoir will be
available at the door. Ticket in
formation may be obtained by calling
330-2777.
A word from . . .
Mt. Sinai
Why it it some people are just bub
bling and happy all the time? Well,
some are not as happy as they ap
pear. It is not a true happiness but an
act that is well played. Many octors
have tragic personal lives.
True happiness is from God. It is
more than a state of mind, it is a gift
from God. It is more than a feeling, it
is the presence of Jesus Christ in the
believer.
Of course you must desire this gift.
The apostle says it Is a fruit of the
Spirit; therefore a gift to be
harvested. We are told in Acts that
joy comes as a side effect to knowing
the ways of life. (2:28)
That must be the answer. If joy is
from God and Is associated with the
ways of life, then If we leant God's
way of life we shall be full of joy.
"These things I speak in the world,
that they might have my joy fulfilled
in themselves." (John 17:13)
Answer last week. Gen. 1:26-31.
When did Micoh prophesy?
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Mt. Sinai
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ERMAL L.WILSON, Evangelist
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