The following theme, objective, and structure outline is reminiscent of the lesson plans teachers prepare for their classes. As worship planners it would be a great discipline to use similar categories for our planning.
—JB
Tim Schuurman is associate deputy minister at Ministry of Finance in Toronto, Canada and is a member of ClearView Christian Reformed Church in Oakville, Ontario, where he has participated as an occasional musician, member of the choir, and worship service and liturgical planner.
Last Updated: September 11, 2025
The following theme, objective, and structure outline is reminiscent of the lesson plans teachers prepare for their classes. As worship planners it would be a great discipline to use similar categories for our planning.
—JB
While Isaiah 53 was written with the captivity of Israel in mind, its verses contain a prophetic account of the sufferings of Christ, including the design of his sufferings. Jesus suffered for our sins, in our place. This atonement is the only way of salvation. By his sufferings Jesus purchased for us the Spirit and grace of God. We will endure if we love him who has first loved us.
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