77 - The Exaltation of the Servant [b]

From Isaiah 52 we have eliminated two of the possibilities in answer to the Ethiopian eunuch's question, "of whom does the prophet speak," which leaves us with the third possibility, the future Messiah. What group is looking back to report these things about Messiah? Look closely to determine the focus of these verses – suffering or exaltation? Compare and contrast the New King James translation with those of 20th century Jewish translations to see where they differ and the theology those differences affect. Understand the considerations in translating the word "sprinkle," and the possibility of the influence of theology on translation instead of correct translation of the particular word on one's theology.