The Isaiah 43 Podcast
The Isaiah 43 Podcast invites you to behold the God who says, “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine” (Isa. 43:1). Each week, we walk slowly through the Scriptures, combining careful exegesis with the rich truths of Reformed theology. These reflections on the Holy Scriptures aim to ground your faith, comfort your heart, and lift your eyes to Christ—our great Redeemer, Shepherd, and Friend. Whether you come weary, searching, or eager to grow, you’ll find a steady place to rest in the promises of God.
The Isaiah 43 Podcast
Week 163: Did We Expect the Wrong Messiah?
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If the Messiah reigns forever… why did Jesus have to die?
In John 12:34–36, Jesus gives His final public invitation before going to the cross.
The crowd is confused. They believe the Messiah will reign forever—so how can Jesus say the Son of Man must be “lifted up”?
To them, a king who dies on a Roman cross makes no sense.
But the cross is exactly how the Messiah conquers.
In this episode of The Isaiah 43 Podcast, we explore:
• Why the crowd rejected a suffering Messiah
• The tension between our expectations and God’s plan
• Why even John the Baptist wrestled with doubt
• What Jesus meant when He said: “Walk while you have the light.”
• The urgency of responding to Christ today
Like the crowd in John 12, we often look for a savior who fits our timeline, our politics, or our comfort. But Jesus calls us to something far deeper:
Believe in the Light. Walk in the Light. Become sons of Light.
Christ is reigning now, and the Light that entered the world has never been overcome by darkness.
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