Preaching Outline: The Fulfilled Prophecy – Isaiah 53

Biblical Text:
Isaiah 53 (ARA) – “Who gave credit to our preaching? And to whom was the arm of the Lord manifested? For he went up as a new before him, and as the root of a dry land; it had no appearance or beauty; we looked upon it, but there was no beauty to please us. He was despised and the most rejected among men; a man of sorrows, and who knows what it is to suffer; and, as one from whom men hide their faces, he was despised, and we did not make case.”

Outline Objective:
Explore the prophecy of Isaiah 53, highlighting the messianic fulfillment in Jesus Christ and communicate the redemptive message of the cross.

Introduction:
Introduce the theme by emphasizing the relevance of the prophecy of Isaiah 53, which describes the suffering of the Suffering Servant and points to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ on cross.

Central Theme:
The fulfilled prophecy of Isaiah 53 revealing the Messiah.

Development:

1. The Description of the Suffering Servant:

• The Despicable Appearance of the Servant:
  Approach how Isaiah describes the Servant in a surprisingly common way.
• Verses about the Description of the Servant in Isaiah 53:
  Integrate specific passages that detail the appearance of the Servant.

2. The Suffering and Rejection of the Messiah:

• The Fulfillment in Jesus:
  Explain how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies by being rejected and suffering.
• Verses that Corroborate the Suffering of Jesus:
  Include New Testament passages that show the fulfillment of these prophecies.

3. The Redeemer Purpose of Suffering:

• The Meaning of the Atonement in Prophecy:
  Address how the suffering of the Servant had a redemptive purpose.
• Verses about the Atonement in the Bible:
  Introduce passages that explain the meaning of the atonement.

4. Voluntary Acceptance of Suffering:

• The Will of Jesus on the Cross:
  Notice how Jesus willingly offered himself to suffer.
• Verses about the Will of Jesus in the Bible:
  Include passages that show the willing acceptance of Jesus.

5. The Intercession of the Servant for Sinners:

• The Servant as Intercessor:
  Address the Servant’s role as intercessor for sinners.
• Verses about Intercession in the Bible:
  Integrate passages that talk about Jesus interceding for us.

6. The Detailed Fulfillment in Jesus:

• Specific Points Accomplished in the Life of Jesus:
  Explain how specific details of Isaiah 53 were fulfilled in Jesus.
• Verses that Confirm Fulfillment in Jesus:
  Include passages that corroborate the fulfillment of these details.

7. Justification by Faith in the Work of the Servant:

• The Message of Justification by Faith:
  Approach how the work of the Servant justifies believers by faith.
• Verses on Justification by Faith in the Bible:
  Introduce passages that talk about justification by faith.

8. The Transformative Impact of Fulfilled Prophecy:

• How Prophecy Transforms Lives:
  Highlight how understanding prophecy can transform lives.
• Verses on Transformation by the Word of God:
  Include passages that talk about the transformative impact of the Word.

Conclusion:
Complete by reinforcing Jesus’ centrality in the prophecy of Isaiah 53 and encouraging the congregation to meditate on the profound redemptive work accomplished on the cross.

Practical Application:
This sketch is appropriate for Passion cults, Holy Week celebrations, and moments of reflection on Christ’s sacrifice. It can be used especially in cults where one wants to emphasize redemption through the cross and lead listeners to a deeper understanding of the prophecy fulfilled in Jesus.