Introduction
3. Invitation to salvation chs. 54-55
This section of Isaiah’s prophecy joyfully announces Yahweh’s salvation and invites participation in it. Joy and invitation are the result of the announcement of salvation through the Servant (Isaiah 52:13 to Isaiah 53:12).
"The first two Servant Songs are followed by tailpieces concerned with divine confirmation of the Servant’s task and promises of its success (Isaiah 42:5-9; Isaiah 49:7-13). The third and fourth Songs are followed by invitations to respond to the Servant and what he has done (Isaiah 50:10-11[; chs. 54-55]). Response is the keynote of chapters 54-55. . . . In his saving work, the Servant has done everything, removing sin, establishing in righteousness, creating a family. The way is therefore open for response, pure and simple: to sing over what someone else has accomplished (Isaiah 54:1), to enjoy a feast for which someone else had paid (Isaiah 55:1)." [Note: Motyer, pp. 443-44.]
Yahweh’s everlasting love ch. 54
The theme of this segment is God’s love for His people. He can dispose of His righteous anger quickly, and He delights to bless His people.
"The image in this chapter is that of Jehovah, the faithful husband, forgiving Israel, the unfaithful wife, and restoring her to the place of blessing." [Note: Wiersbe, p. 62.]
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