The Gospel Of Isaiah, Prophecy & Fulfillment

 The Gospel Of Isaiah, Prophecy and Fulfillment

Introduction

• Affirmation that God's word is true and trustworthy

• Focus on biblical prophecies as evidence of God's word's reliability

• Recap of previous studies on Jeremiah's prophecies against nations

• Introduction to Isaiah

  • Sometimes called “the gospel according to Isaiah”

  • Contains many elements of the gospel relevant to the New Testament

  • Known as the “messianic” prophet because of his focus on the Messiah

  • Prophecies written approximately 750 years before their fulfillment

• Significance of Prophecies

  • Comparing the time span to predictions made in the early Middle Ages about future events

  • Demonstrates the divine nature and accuracy of biblical prophecy

  • Part 1 of a two-part series:

    • This session: Focus on the Messiah

    • Next session: Focus on the coming of God's Kingdom

• Prophecies About the Messiah

  • Isaiah 7:14

    • Virgin shall conceive and bear a son, called Immanuel ("God with us")

    • Fulfilled in Matthew 1:18-25 with the birth of Jesus

  • Isaiah 9:6-7

    • Name: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

    • His reign will be eternal and just

    • Announced by angels to shepherds in Luke 2:11

  • Isaiah 11:1-10

    • Descendant of Jesse (David's lineage)

    • Prophecy about the "branch" growing out of Jesse’s roots

    • Fulfilled through Jesus' genealogy in Matthew 1 and Luke 3

    • The Spirit of the Lord resting upon Him (wisdom, understanding, counsel)

    • Jesus' baptism as a fulfillment (Matthew 3:16)

  • Isaiah 40:3-5

    • A forerunner preparing the way for the Lord (John the Baptist in Matthew 3)

  • Isaiah 61:1-3

    • The Messiah will preach good tidings to the poor, heal brokenhearted, proclaim liberty

    • Fulfilled in Luke 4:16-21 with Jesus' ministry

  • Isaiah 9:1-2

    • Light to the Gentiles; Jesus’ ministry brings hope to those in darkness

    • Fulfilled in Matthew 4:12-16

  • Isaiah 42:1-4

    • The servant who will bring justice quietly and humbly

    • Jesus' humility and service fulfill this prophecy (Matthew 12:15-21)

  • Isaiah 53:1-12

    • The suffering servant who despises, is rejected, bears grief, wounds for transgressions

    • Fulfilled in Jesus’ death and burial (Matthew 27, John 19)

    • Details of His suffering, rejection, death, and burial precisely foretold

• Example of Prophecy Fulfillment in Teaching

  • Philip preaches Jesus to the Ethiopian eunuch by referencing Isaiah 53 (Acts 8:30-35)

• Conclusion

  • These prophecies affirm God's word as true

  • Next week: Will examine Isaiah’s visions about the Kingdom and their fulfillment

  • Invitation to respond to the gospel or seek prayer