Isaiah 49 The Servant’s Ministry

Who is this chapter talking about? (see also Lk. 1:26f; Matt. 1:18f, 2:13f)  Who is the “new, perfect Israel”?  Do you also hear Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane?  Not just for Jacob, but what’s the great news? (v.6)  What powerful images does God use to show His tender love? (v.15)  Does God have tattoos? (v.16)  Note v. 23, “Then they will know…” and v.26b “Then all mankind will know…”