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Lesson 5 of 6 · Isaiah 53:7–9

The Servant’s Attitude in Suffering

Isaiah 53:7–9 turns from the fact of suffering to the Servant’s attitude within it. Oppressed and afflicted, He does not retaliate; like a lamb led to slaughter, He remains silent. His suffering is terrible and unjust, yet the text insists on His innocence. His quiet strength becomes a searching model for servants who must endure hardship without surrendering faithfulness.

Lesson Resources

Video Lesson

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Required Reading

Read pages 77–86 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. When can silence express strength and trust rather than fear or weakness?
  2. How does the Servant’s innocence sharpen the injustice of His suffering?
  3. What response of Christ do you most need to imitate when you are treated unfairly?

Lesson 5 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.