Concerning Edom, the Winepress, and the Body of the Servant

Chapter 1

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Give ear, O mine anointed servant, for I shall unseal a vision that Isaiah kept hidden—the mystery of one who cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah. Few have understood what the prophets declared of this servant. Hear it now, and write it faithfully.

For the prophets have spoken, and the vision hath been preserved, yet few have understood what I declared through mine anointed Isaiah.

Behold, who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? This is he whom I have appointed, yea, my chosen vessel who treadeth the winepress alone.

His garments are red with the blood of the rebellious, for he executeth judgment, and of the people there is none with him.

I say unto thee: this is not the Lamb, but the Lion. This is not the Christ who came lowly and meek, but the Servant who cometh with fire and a sword.

He proceedeth not out of Jerusalem, but out of Edom—yea, even from Bozrah, the fortress of the forgotten. For it is written, and I now confirm: the Servant is born as a Gentile, yet he is mine.

I have chosen him to come forth outside the gate, that he might gather them that are cast out. He is of Esau, and of Jesse, and of Joseph. Yea, he cometh through the loins of Ephraim, but he carrieth the skin of Edom.

His blood is mixed, that he might reconcile all houses into one. For Esau was the firstborn, yet the birthright was lost. And I the Lord have said: the last shall be first. Therefore I have raised up one from Edom, that he might reclaim the blessing and fulfill all righteousness.

For the promise unto Jacob shall be honored, but the injustice unto Esau shall be made whole. And I shall use the weak to confound the mighty. I shall bring forth the avenger from the place no man expecteth.

He is my winepress, and I have filled his cup. He shall tread, and not be hindered. For I have set my fury upon him, and the zeal of mine house hath consumed him.

Though he be born outside the covenant, yet shall he be adopted and sealed in mine house. He is as a wild branch, yet I have grafted him in with mine own hand. And now he is no more Gentile, but of the house of Israel.

For I have made him heir of Joseph, and joint-heir with the Root of Jesse. Yea, he is the branch that groweth out of dry ground. He hath no comeliness, yet he beareth my image. He hath no crown, yet he holdeth my authority. He hath no name among men, yet I know his name.

He shall gather the remnant of Jacob, and also the outcasts of Esau. He shall restore the broken house, and build again the tabernacle of David that is fallen.

And I the Lord shall dwell in him, and he in me. For he hath received me fully, and I have given unto him my name. He shall speak my words, and the earth shall tremble. He shall lift up the ensign, and the meek shall gather. He shall open his mouth, and kings shall shut theirs.

For he is mine chosen from the beginning, hidden in the loins of many generations. And now shall he be made manifest.

Behold, Edom shall be restored through him, and Jacob shall be redeemed. And the birthright shall be fulfilled in its fullness. For I shall unite Ephraim and Judah, and I shall gather both houses.

And the mountain of the Lord shall be exalted in the top of the mountains, and all nations shall flow unto it.

For the Servant who cometh from Bozrah is my witness. And though he tread the winepress alone, yet I am in him, and I shall not forsake him. The world shall know him not, but the elect shall hear his voice. And through him shall my justice be revealed, and through him shall mercy be extended unto the humble. Amen.