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Bruised for Our Iniquities
William MacDonald

William MacDonald (1917 - 2007). American Bible teacher, author, and preacher born in Leominster, Massachusetts. Raised in a Scottish Presbyterian family, he graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA in 1940, served as a Marine officer in World War II, and worked as a banker before committing to ministry in 1947. Joining the Plymouth Brethren, he taught at Emmaus Bible School in Illinois, becoming president from 1959 to 1965. MacDonald authored over 80 books, including the bestselling Believer’s Bible Commentary (1995), translated into 17 languages, and True Discipleship. In 1964, he co-founded Discipleship Intern Training Program in California, mentoring young believers. Known for simple, Christ-centered teaching, he spoke at conferences across North America and Asia, advocating radical devotion over materialism. Married to Winnifred Foster in 1941, they had two sons. His radio program Guidelines for Living reached thousands, and his writings, widely online, emphasize New Testament church principles. MacDonald’s frugal lifestyle reflected his call to sacrificial faith.
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In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a past conference where God was working in their life in a special way. They express joy in being present at the conference with fellow believers. The speaker then turns to Isaiah 52 and reads the last three verses, emphasizing the significance of Good Friday. They discuss the interpretation of the servant in this chapter, with some suggesting it represents Israel. However, the speaker highlights the sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross, emphasizing his willingness to fulfill God's will. The sermon concludes with a reflection on the profound impact of Jesus' sacrifice and a call to respond with gratitude and devotion.
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Five years at the conference. I'll never forget that last conference. It was a time when God was really working in my life in a very special way, and it was a joy to come here and see the marvelous meshing of the wheels, of the gears, the miraculous converging of circumstances, God giving guidance to me in a very definite way. And I'm very happy to be here, too, with you. We'll begin with A. How could we do better on this day? Beginning with verse thirty. Behold my exalted, and extolled, and be very high. As many were astounded, his visage was more than the sun. When I read this, behold my feeling wisely, and extolled, and be very high. And I believe that refers, be very high. And then, once again, going back to his at sea. And they were saddened by the depth that he was soured by the Lord of life, and enduring many nations. But the man of Calvary, the man of Sauron, many nations, and Israel. And the answer to that is an exotic in this judgment at the end of it. God is, as is, the only truth. And Israel did that. The Savior draws in the guides of some. Amazing, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Isn't it wonderful that we hid it that we're our feet? Tell you that the depth of meaning in that we shall say was despised by all. And the instances here, of course, healing the sick, yet we did esteem him stricken. Well, it means that as, and we saw him lifted up, I think in these verses, bruised for our, here the physician, we are healed. All we like sheep, this is getting down to the, Israel dies are now anointed. The true meaning of Calvary. We did all the sin, the iniquity of us all. Now tongue, deep meanings. It's as if you, and I, and every other person in the universe who has ever lived, or whom the Savior took our hands, said, and I believe. He was oppressed and he was afflicted. All the fault he opened standing on. I tell you, I was really one of the most moved to bear our sins. And who shall declare a young man? I think you know that many Jewish people today suggest Israel is the name who is referred to by they made his grave with them. They made his grave who came from the virgin's womb was buried. Yet it pleased the Lord. We have resurrected. The answer comes in heaven. Worship is by his knowledge. This may be understood. And if he went to the, and this place, that's all of us who have, God will not share his glory with another. And he was number and he made interest. He made, he bared the sin of many and made intercession. Dear Lord.
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William MacDonald (1917 - 2007). American Bible teacher, author, and preacher born in Leominster, Massachusetts. Raised in a Scottish Presbyterian family, he graduated from Harvard Business School with an MBA in 1940, served as a Marine officer in World War II, and worked as a banker before committing to ministry in 1947. Joining the Plymouth Brethren, he taught at Emmaus Bible School in Illinois, becoming president from 1959 to 1965. MacDonald authored over 80 books, including the bestselling Believer’s Bible Commentary (1995), translated into 17 languages, and True Discipleship. In 1964, he co-founded Discipleship Intern Training Program in California, mentoring young believers. Known for simple, Christ-centered teaching, he spoke at conferences across North America and Asia, advocating radical devotion over materialism. Married to Winnifred Foster in 1941, they had two sons. His radio program Guidelines for Living reached thousands, and his writings, widely online, emphasize New Testament church principles. MacDonald’s frugal lifestyle reflected his call to sacrificial faith.