Holy Week, Week 7: Seeing the Suffering and Rejection of Jesus in the Old Testament Prophets

Despite the many prophecies pointing to the coming Messiah’s suffering, the extent to which Christ would suffer was shocking. However horrible, Christ’s suffering is significant. Without His rejection, without Him being beaten and ridiculed, bound and nailed to the Cross, without Him being cast out by God, we would still be enslaved to sin and would not have the incredible freedom of restored relationship with God. His suffering gives us life.

The prophets identified some of the specific ways Christ was to suffer. As you read the verses for this week’s devotionals, reflect upon the significance of Christ’s suffering and what it means in terms of trusting God within our own suffering. Rejoice in the incredible gift Christ’s suffering brings us.


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