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Lesson 3 of 6 · Isaiah 53:1–3

The Servant’s Rejection

Isaiah 53:1–3 describes the difficulty of the Servant’s life: His message is doubted, His outward appearance does not attract people, and He is despised and rejected. The passage exposes how easily people judge God’s work by popularity, appearance, and immediate response. The Servant remains faithful when recognition is absent.

Lesson Resources

Video Lesson

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Required Reading

Read pages 49–62 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. Which kind of rejection—of your message, your person, or your place among others—is hardest for you to endure faithfully?
  2. How can outward impressiveness distort the way Christians evaluate leaders or ministries?
  3. What does the Servant teach you about remaining faithful when people do not understand or appreciate your work?

Lesson 3 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.