Tag: Isaiah

  • The Second Return of Israel: A Prophecy in Motion?

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    The modern return of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland is an extraordinary event in human history. Few nations have ever survived one exile, let alone two, and then reestablished sovereignty in the same land after nearly 2,000 years. While interpretations vary, for many this event is far more than history — it stands…

  • The Sign of Isaiah 7:14 – Prophecy of a Virgin Birth

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    Few passages in Scripture have stirred as much debate and anticipation as Isaiah 7:14. Written over 700 years before Christ, this prophecy gave Israel a glimpse of a miraculous sign: “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14, ESV) Christians see in this verse a direct…

  • John the Baptist Prophecy: Preparing the Way for the Messiah

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    The John the Baptist prophecy in Isaiah 40:3-5 clearly foretells a figure who would prepare the way for the Messiah. This prophecy finds direct fulfillment in John the Baptist, as all four Gospels explicitly connect him to Isaiah’s words. What makes this fulfillment remarkable is that John the Baptist is not merely a symbolic or…

  • Isaiah 53

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    📝 Summary One of the most remarkable chapters in the Old Testament is Isaiah 53, a poetic yet piercing portrayal of a figure known as the “Suffering Servant.” Composed over 500 years before the life of Jesus, this passage has long stood at the heart of messianic prophecy, pointing to a redemptive figure who would…