Isaiah 59 - 61

When man tries to redeem himself from the problems he faces, he encounters only more trouble.  God sees man's vain attempts to perform a self-rescue; and it prompts Him to offer Himself as the Ransom in the person of His Son.  The Son (also called the Servant in Isaiah) will provide rescue, release and relief.  He brings the brightness and clarity that is needed in a dark and wandering society.  He provides a vast contrast from the world around Him; in fact, events take a drastic 180-degree turn from darkness to light, mourning to rejoicing, and sadness to gladness.