To follow God’s plan, we become SUFFERING SERVANTS.

1. J_________ Lived on Earth as a Suffering Servant (v. 21-24)
   1. The Messiah would be a Man of S____________. Isaiah 52:13-15a; 53:1-12
      1. He would look like a commoner; familiar with heartaches.
      2. He would live a sinless life.
      3. He would pay for all sins of mankind.
      4. God would glorify Him.
   2. God’s L________ for people motivated Jesus to leave heaven.
      1. Jesus was not forced out of heaven. Isaiah 7:14; John 1:1-4, 14
      2. I Timothy 1:14 3. John 10:10; 3:16-17
   3. Jesus left the glory and perfection of H___________ to make the Way for people to return to their Heavenly Father. Jesus endured a sinful world.
2. The New Testament D_______________ Lived as Suffering Servants.
   1. People in the first century chose suffering for Jesus: Gospels, Acts
   2. Followers of Jesus were transformed, blessed with His Spirit and redirected in purpose.
      1. Peter, Andrew, James and John left fishing to be fishers of men. John 6
      2. Matthew chose Jesus over wealth. Psalm 50:10
      3. Luke left the eminence of medicine. John 4:14; 14:6
      4. Paul left prestige and power of the ruling class. Philippians 3:17
   3. Peter, James and John were eye witnesses. Matthew 17:1-8
   4. First century believers accepted suffering, anticipating Eternal LIFE!
3. Believers in Christ C______________ to be Suffering Servants.
   1. God’s Spirit moves in our minds and hearts…
   2. When those over us are unreasonable, we will give our best work, as to God. Leviticus 19:18; Matthew 6:44-45
   3. Hear the words of our Master.” John 14:15
   4. God disciplines all of His children. Hebrews 11
   5. Hebrews 12:1-8; James 1:2-4

Continue to walk in the steps of Jesus; even through sufferings.