In this first of a two part drash offered by Rabbi Rich on February 26th and March 19th. he first explains the larger context of the most profound messianic prophecy found in Scripture – Isaiah 53.
Then, he explores the essence of its message:
As Isaiah the Prophet noted elsewhere “In all their (Israel’s ) afflictions he (God) was afflicted.” Find out how this magnificent prophecy fulfilled in Yeshua reveals a breathtaking truth about God’s relationship with the world, with the Jewish people and with – you!
By Rabbi Emeritus Rich Nichol at Ruach Israel, on February 26, 2022