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Lesson 2 of 6 · Isaiah 52:13–15

Accepts God’s Design for His Life

The Servant’s ministry opens with success and exaltation, but the path immediately descends into astonishing suffering before reaching the nations. Isaiah 52:13–15 establishes the U-shaped pattern that frames the whole song. Godly leadership begins by accepting the Father’s design rather than defining success by comfort, recognition, or an easy path.

Lesson Resources

Video Lesson

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Required Reading

Read pages 25–47 in The Making of a Godly Leader: Isaiah 53, The Fourth Servant Song. The free PDF and EPUB links are provided in your official enrollment welcome.

For Reflection

Optional — use these questions for personal reflection or discussion. They are not required for course completion.

  1. Where are you tempted to define success differently from God’s design for faithful service?
  2. How does the U-shaped pattern of exaltation, suffering, and blessing help you interpret setbacks?
  3. What would making yourself fully available to the Father look like in one present responsibility?

Lesson 2 Quiz

Answer all 7 questions. A score of 6/7 passes. If you do not pass, retake the full quiz; your best score is retained.

Lesson Completion

Your private course record requires the video, assigned reading, and a passing quiz score.