Two: An Epic Trade Deal
Complete the following activities and write down key insights.
Grow
The Book of Isaiah contains the words of the prophet Isaiah, who spoke on behalf of God to His people. This included promises about what God would do in the future, like Him sending Jesus. The following passage describes what Jesus would do for us with His life and death, written roughly 700 years before Jesus was even born. Read Isaiah 53:4-6 and write down answers to these questions:
What do you learn about what Jesus did for us in the Epic Trade Deal from this passage?
What aspect of the trade deal grips you the most and why? Consider sharing this reality with someone else today.
Live
How have you experienced the reality of this Epic Trade Deal recently? Spend the rest of the day with a conscious focus on living in thankfulness for the exchange Jesus made on your behalf, setting regular reminders if needed. Reflect afterwards on how this impacted your day.