Lesson 379: Isaiah 49:6
The Blueprint — The Verse
he says: "It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth."
Memorization Practice
Click words to hide them and test your memory.
Without looking, enter the book, chapter, and verse for this passage.
Rate your recall:
King James Version (KJV) — Public Domain.
The Context — The History
Isaiah's Servant Songs address Israel's mission after exile. God's servant—often identified with the nation and later with the Messiah—was appointed not only to regather JacobJacob is the third patriarch of Israel, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, whose life marks the turning point where God’s covenant promises move from a single family toward the beginnings of a nation. His story is one of struggle, transformation, and divine purpose. More but to bring God's salvation to Gentiles, expanding covenant hope to the whole world.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
opens with the servant's call from the womb and apparent failure. Yet God honors the servant and declares restoring IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More is too small a task; the servant will also be light for nations so salvation reaches earth's ends.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
-
And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring JacobJacob is the third patriarch of Israel, the son of Isaac and Rebekah, whose life marks the turning point where God’s covenant promises move from a single family toward the beginnings of a nation. His story is one of struggle, transformation, and divine purpose. More again to him, Though IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson () to hear the lead-in to the passage.
-
Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More, and he shall choose thee.
Read the verse immediately after this lesson () to continue the passage.
Discussion
-
How does God's mission include outsiders beyond your immediate community?
-
Why might restoring IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More seem too small for God's servant?
-
How are you called to reflect light to the nations?
Places — Map this passage
Locations mentioned in this lesson passage. Switch to Whole book or Journey mode on the map for a broader view.
Places list
Geographic data © OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0)
