Isaiah-Christ Flashcards
1
The Jews would have a hardened heart against the Messiah.
Prophecy
Isaiah 6:9-10b
” 9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. 10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.”
Fulfillment
Matthew 13:13-15
” 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this peoples heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.”
Matthew 13:34-35, Mark 4:12, Luke 8:10, John 12:39-40, Acts 28:26-28, Romans 11:8, 11:25
2
The Messiah would speak in parables.
Prophecy
Isaiah 6:9-10b
” 9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not. 10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.”
Fulfillment
Matthew 13:13-15
“ 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this peoples heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.”
Matthew 13:34-35, Mark 4:12, Luke 8:10, John 12:39-40, Acts 28:26-28, Romans 11:8, 11:25
3
The Messiah would be a descendant of David
Prophecy
Isaiah 7:13-14
13 And he said, Hear ye now, O house of David; Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will ye weary my God also? “ 14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
Fulfillment
Matthew 1:1
“THE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.”
Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-31
Notes
The phrase “house of David” in verse 13 refers to the royal descendants from David, those that would sit on the throne of Israel. Jesus, a descendant of David, will sit on the throne of Israel during his millenial reign at His second coming (see Psalm 2). Verse 14 states that this descendant would be born of a virgin, and be “Immanuel,” which means “God with us.”
Isaiah 7:13-14 speaks of the sign to the “house of David,” that the kingdom of Israel would not be deposed or lose its identity until the virgin birth of the Messiah. 1 Isaiah 7:15-16 speaks of a second sign, a sign to Ahaz (King of Judah) that the two enemies he feared (northern Israel and Syria) would be “laid waste” by the time Isaiah’s son Shear-Jashub (see Isaiah 7:3) grew up. 2
4
Messiah would be born of a virgin.
Isaiah 7:14a
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
Luke 1:34-35
“ 34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? 35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
Matthew 1:18:25
Notes
Reference Genesis 3:15, “The Messiah would be born of the “seed” of a woman.” Isaiah 7:14 is a continuation of this theme of the virgin birth of the Messiah.
5
The Messiah would be Immanuel, “God with us.”
Isaiah 7:14b
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
Matthew 1:21-23
” 21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Luke 7:16
6
The Messiah would be God.
Isaiah 7:14c
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.”
John 12:45
“And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.”
1 Timothy 3:16
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
John 1:1, 1:14, 8:58, 10:30, 14:7-9, Philippians 2:5-7, Colossians 2:8-9, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 4:2
Notes
As Matthew 1:23 states, the name Immanuel means “God with us,” and is representative of the literal event of God becoming a man, and dwelling among us. Isaiah 9:6 (Wonderful Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace) and Jeremiah 23:5-6 (The Lord our Righteousness) are other examples of names being applied to the Messiah that describe his nature and attributes.
7
The Messiah would be a “stumbling stone” for the Jews.
Isaiah 8:14
“And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.”
Matthew 21:43-44
“ 43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof. 44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.”
Luke 20:18, Romans 9:32-33, 1 Peter 2:7-8
8
Messiah would minister in Galilee.
Isaiah 9:1-2a
” 1 NEVERTHELESS the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Matthew 4:12-17
” 12 Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim… 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”
Mark 1:14, Luke 4:14
9
The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles.
Isaiah 9:1-2b
” 1 NEVERTHELESS the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”
Luke 2:28-32
” 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.”
John 8:12, 12:46, Acts 13:47-48, Ephesians 3:4-6
10
The birth of the Messiah.
Isaiah 9:6a
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Luke 2:11
“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Notes
Isaiah 9:6 is a progression of the theme of the savior to born that is started in Genesis 3:15, and continued in Isaiah 7:14.
11
The Messiah would be the Son of God.
Isaiah 9:6b
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Luke 1:35
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.”
Matthew 3:16, 8:29, 11:27, 14:33, 17:4-5, Mark 1:1 9:7, Luke 9:35, John 1:34, 3:18, 5:23, 9:35, 10:36, 11:27, 12:28-30, Acts 13:30-33, Colossians 1:13 Hebrews 1:5, 5:5, 2 Peter 1:17, 1 John 4:15, 5:20
Notes
The concept “for unto us a son is given” is fully realized in John 3:16; “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
12
The Messiah would be the “Wonderful Counselor.”
Isaiah 9:6c
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
John 7:46
“The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.”
Luke 4:32
“And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.”
Matthew 13:54
“And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?”
Matthew 7:28-29, Mark 13:31, Luke 2:40, 4:22, John 6:63 Colossians 2:3 1 Corinthians 1:24
Notes
While the King James Version renders “Wonderful” and “Counselor” as two distinct titles, they are best translated as one, an adjective followed by a noun; “Wonderful Counselor.” The Hebrew is “Pele-Yoeitz” and literally translates as “a wonder of a counselor,” but the meaning is more profound than today’s English language communicates. The Hebrew “Pele” (from the prim. root “pala”) is translated “wonderful” in English and means a “miracle” or “extraordinary,” and reflects a “supernatural accomplishment,” or something “incomprehensible to man” and is only used when describing something that is divine.1 The word “counselor” is often connected with the word “king” (as in Micah 4:9).2 So as the phrase “the government shall be upon his shoulder” communicates that Messiah was to be a king, so does the phrase “Wonderful Counselor.”3 But more than just a king, this person is divine, as the word “wonderful” indicates. An excellent example in support of this interpretation is found in Isaiah 28:29; “This also cometh forth from the Lord of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.”
13
The Messiah would be both God and man (the “Mighty God”).
Isaiah 9:6d
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
John 10:30
“I and my Father are one.”
John 12:45
“And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.”
John 14:7
“If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.”
John 1:14, 8:58, 14:8-9, Philippians 2:7, 1 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 4:2
Notes
The phrase “Mighty God,” or “El gibbor” in Hebrew not only speaks of the deity of the Messiah (the book of Isaiah always uses “El” as the name of God), it also points to his power and strength (See: Matthew 28:18, Colossians 2:10, 1 Peter 3:22, Ephesians 1:19-22, Philippians 2:9-11, Luke 8:25). This will be more fully manifest in Jesus’ second coming when he executes judgment upon the nations (see Isaiah 63:1-6, Revelation 19:11-16) and his glorious rule upon the earth is established. At that time Jews and Gentiles alike will know that he is the “mighty one” (See Isaiah 60:16) who is our Savior and Redeemer.
14
The Messiah would be from everlasting (the “Everlasting Father”).
Isaiah 9:6e
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Revelation 1:8
“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.”
1 John 5:11-12
” 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.”
John 1:1-2, 8:58, 17:5, 17:24, Revelation 1:17, 2:8, 22:13
Notes
The phrase “the Everlasting Father” does not refer to “God the Father” as in the first person of the Trinity, but rather to Messiah, and His role in respect to eternity. “Father” could be applied to Jesus, as King Messiah He will rule upon the throne of David (Isaiah 9:7) and will be the father figure who lovingly and tenderly cares for and disciplines his subjects. But “Father” as used here has a greater meaning:
“The everlasting Father”, which is the Hebrew “Avi-ad,” literally means “Father of Eternity.” In Hebrew and in Arabic, one who “possesses” a thing can be called “the father of” it.1 Examples: Father of Strength, Father of knowledge, or Father of Peace. Therefore Messiah is the source of, the creator of, the possessor of, and the ruler of eternity. “Eternity belongs to Jesus, not Jesus to eternity.”
Eternal life is not just a period of time, it is the very person of Jesus. As “Father of Eternity,” Jesus grants His nature of eternal life to those who believe He died for their sins and accept Him as Savior. 1 John 5:20 says; “And we know that the Son of God is come … This is the true God, and eternal life.” Jesus, as recorded in John 17:3 says; “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.”
15
The Messiah would be the “Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6f
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Colossians 1:20
“And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven.”
John 14:27
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 16:33
” These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
Mark 9:50, Luke 1:79, John 14:18, 16:22, Acts 10:36, Galations 1:3, Ephesians 2:14, Philippians 4:7, 2 Peter 1:2
Notes
There are three ways in which the title “Prince of Peace” exclusively and uniquely represents the work and ministry of Jesus:
1. He brought peace between man and God.
2 Corinthians 5:18, says; “And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;” The “Peace Offering” in Leviticus 3:1-17 was a voluntary offering that enabled a fellowship with God. Jesus’ substitutionary and voluntary act of giving His perfect and unblemished life as a peace offering for all mankind’s sin has eliminated the chasm between man and God. For God is Holy and could not accept man in his sinful state. Habakkuk 1:3 says of God; “Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity…” Jesus cleansed us of our sins and reconciled us before God. Romans 5:1 says “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Jesus is our peace, the “Prince of Peace.”
- He offers internal peace to those who accept Him as Savior.
Those who accept Jesus as savior are filled with the Holy Spirit who gives a deep and lasting peace. Philippians 4:7 says; “And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Jesus in John 14:18 says “I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.” - He will bring peace among all mankind during His milennial reign.
Complete peace among all mankind will only come when Jesus returns to rule on earth. Immediately following the descriptions of the attributes of the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6, verse 9:7 says; “Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.” Isaiah 2:4 speaks of that day; “And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.”
