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Isaiah 42 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Behold, My Servant

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolA Gentle Servant

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Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenA Light

LIGHT → picture 4REED → picture 3SING → picture 2SERVANT → picture 1

Grade 1My Servant

Behold, my servant. → picture 3He won't break a bruised reed. → picture 5A dimly burning wick. → picture 2A light for the nations. → picture 4Sing a new song. → picture 1

Order:

1. I have put my Spirit on him2. He won’t break a bruised reed3. I will hold your hand.4. Sing to Yahweh a new song

Grade 2God's Gentle Helper

  1. Who did God tell about? His servant (circle)
  2. What did God give him? His Spirit (circle)
  3. How would he treat weak people? Gently and kindly (circle)
  4. What would he be for the whole world? A light (circle)
  5. What song should we sing? A new song (circle)
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Grade 3Light for the Nations

  1. What did God put on His servant? His Spirit
  2. Who does Matthew say this servant is? Jesus
  3. What won't he break? A bruised reed
  4. What will he be for the nations? A light
  5. What kind of song should we sing? A new song
1: I have put my Spirit on him2: He won’t break a bruised reed3: I will hold your hand.4: Sing to Yahweh a new song
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Grade 4He Won't Break a Bruised Reed

  1. What do many readers call the four special passages about God's servant? The Servant Songs
  2. Where does Matthew quote this song? Matthew 12:18-21
  3. What do a bruised reed and a dim wick picture? People who are weak or nearly ready to give up
  4. What would the servant do for the blind and the prisoners? Open the blind eyes and bring the prisoners out of the dungeon

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5A Covenant for the People

  1. Where are the passages many call the Servant Songs found? 42:1-9, 49:1-6, 50:4-9, and 52:13-53:12
  2. Which New Testament passage quotes verses 1-4 about Jesus? Matthew 12:18-21
  3. What wordplay is in verse 4? Fail and be discouraged use the same Hebrew roots as dimly burning and bruised.
  4. How does the chapter contrast two servants? The faithful Servant brings light, but Israel the servant nation is blind and deaf.
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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