Flint
March 15, 2026
What does the Servant of the Lord do when obedience brings opposition and faithfulness brings suffering? In the third Servant Song, Isaiah presents a Messiah who listens humbly, suffers willingly, and remains unshaken in the face of injustice. “I have set my face like flint,” the Servant declares. In this message, we see how Jesus fulfilled Isaiah’s vision — refusing to turn back from the cross and trusting His Father for vindication. When trials tempt us to retreat, the flint-faced Savior invites us to fix our eyes on Him and follow in His steps.
Passage
The Servant’s ##humility## (Isaiah 50:4-6)
The Servant’s ##suffering## (Isaiah 50:6-8)
The Servant’s ##victory## (Isaiah 50:9-11)
Principle
Jesus set His face toward the ##cross## so that we could fix our eyes on ##Him##.
Practice
When life is hard and obedience is costly, ##fix## ##your## ##eyes## on Jesus, ##entrust## yourself to the Father, and do the ##next## ##right## ##thing##.
Small Group Questions
Use this outline for personal reflection, as a couple or family devotion, or with a small group.
HANGOUT
- Have you ever had to do something that was right but costly?
- What makes us want to turn back when obedience gets hard?
HEAR
Example 1: Gethsemane (Submission Under Pressure)
Read Luke 22:39-46
- What does Jesus wrestle with in this moment?
- What does “not my will, but Yours” reveal about His humility?
- How does this fulfill Isaiah 50:5 (“I was not rebellious; I turned not backward”)?
Example 2: Before His Accusers (Silent Strength)
Read Luke 23:1-12
- Why does Jesus remain silent?
- How is His silence an act of strength, not weakness?
- How does this connect to Isaiah 50:6–8?
Example 3: The Road to the Cross (Determined Resolve)
Read Luke 9:51
- Why is this verse important in light of Isaiah 50:7?
- How does Luke intentionally echo Isaiah?
HUDDLE
- Where are you tempted to turn back from obedience?
- What would it look like to “set your face” in that situation?
- How does knowing that Jesus endured the cross for you change how you endure with Him?
- Discuss it, invite accountability, and pray together.
Daily Reading
As you read each passage, look for connections to this week’s sermon and small group discussion. Invite the Holy Spirit to be your teacher as you seek Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
- Day 1: Isaiah 50:4-11
- Day 2: Luke 22:39-46
- Day 3: Matthew 26:47-54
- Day 4: Luke 12:1-12
- Day 5: Hebrews 12:1-3
- Day 6: 1 Peter 2:21-23
- Day 7: Psalm 31:1-5
Passage to Memorize: Hebrews 12:2
Think Deeper
- What comes to mind when you consider humility and meekness?
- Have you seen the humble and meek taken advantage of?
- How has suffering forged you into the person you are today?
Suggested Resources
No Wonder They Call Him Savior, by Max Lucado
Surprised by Hope, by N.T. Wright
The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancey
Check out these and other books from our suggested reading list at https://bit.ly/AspireSMB.