Discussion: The Surprising Ending of the Servant

53:11
After he has suffered,
he will see the light of life and be satisfied;
by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many,
and he will bear their iniquities.

53:12
Therefore I will give him a portion among the great,
and he will divide the spoils with the strong,
because he poured out his life unto death,
and was numbered with the transgressors.
For he bore the sin of many,
and made intercession for the transgressors.

Initial Post

These verses are predicting Jesus' crucifixion. In the discussion forum below, respond to the following: 

• In the New Testament, what is the surprising ending to the story of Jesus' life?
• What specific elements of the ending of Jesus' story are predicted by Isaiah in these verses?

Follow-up Post

Read through the other posts by your peers, then respond to your original post answering the following:

• How has this study of Isaiah 53 over the last 8 weeks impacted you? Has this study strengthened your faith? Has it given you any new insights into Jesus and the work he did for you?