A Faithful Servant Appointed
Update: 2025-09-14
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Focusing on Isaiah 22, the prophet contrasts the figures of Shebna and Eliakim to illustrate the spiritual condition of Judah and the ultimate need for a faithful, divine Savior. Judah's self-reliance, idolatry, and worldliness—despite God's repeated warnings and blessings—highlight their failure to honor Him as they should. Through the judgment on Shebna, a corrupt steward who prioritized self-glory over service, the text reveals the consequences of misplaced trust and human pride. In contrast, Eliakim, a faithful appointment, symbolizes God's provision of trustworthy leadership, yet the passage ultimately points beyond him to the greater, eternal fulfillment in Jesus Christ—the true, perfect, and everlasting Servant who alone bears the keys of authority, fulfills all divine responsibilities, and offers salvation through His sacrificial death. The sermon concludes by affirming that while earthly figures like Eliakim serve as types, only Christ is the sufficient, final, and eternal steward of God's kingdom, whose sacrifice alone atones for sin and invites believers to partake in the kingdom's feast by faith.
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