Introduction
The first televised presidential debate revolutionized American politics. For the first time, Americans elected a person to office based on his appearance and composure.
- Appearance
- Kennedy
- He rested the day of the debate and reviewed his notes.
- He wore a dark suit.
- He wore makeup for the TV cameras.
- He spoke authoritatively and calmly.
- Nixon
- He campaigned all day, and was tired.
- He wore a gray suit which made him look ill.
- He refused to wear makeup.
- He sweated profusely.
- He was in pain from phlebitis in his leg.
- Kennedy
- Content–People who listened to the debate on radio thought Nixon won the debate, while those who watched the debate on TV thought Kennedy won.
The Spurned Savior, vv. 1-3
A. Jesus was a man.
1. He was not majestic.
2. He was not handsome.
3. He was not respected.
B. Jesus was an outcast.
1. He was a man of sorrows.
2. He was rejected.
3. He associated with the outcasts of society.
The Suffering Savior, vv. 4-6
A. Jesus bore our sins, but we believed he was cursed by God.
B. Jesus was the substitute for our crimes so we could be healed from sin’s curse.
C. Yet, we went out own way, scattered as sheep among wolves.
The Sacrificed Savior, vv. 7-9
A. Jesus was beaten and whipped beyond recognition, but He did not complain.
B. Jesus was the offering for our sin, an innocent for the sinful.
C. Jesus was cut off from the land of the living so we may live.
D. Jesus was killed with the wicked and the rich in His death (Joseph of Arimathea).
The Satisfying Savior, vv. 10-12
A. Jesus was the “propitiation for our sins” (1 John 2:2), v. 10.
B. Jesus saw the fruit of His offering, His seed, His disciples, and was satisfied, v. 11.
C. Jesus receives the glory of Kingship because He paid the sin debt for many, v. 12.