He also looks forward to a special Servant of God: one who will fulfill all Israel’s duties and bear their sins. Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. Finally, Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 demonstrates that the servant’s suffering leads to his death. The Government of the Promised Son - Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And afterward more heavily oppressed her, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, In Galilee of the Gentiles. The Immediate context. Verses 1-2a: “The spirit … acceptable year of the Lord”: The servant of the Lord (42:1), will be the ultimate Preacher and the Redeemer of Israel who rescues them. In time, God’s plan became clear: he would fulfill this promise through his Son, Jesus. Not because of Isaiah’s predictive prophecy, but because Jesus arrived and began doing things that made people realize this man is doing all the things God promised to David and Abraham. Isaiah was held in such a high regard that the book was sometimes referred to as "the Fifth Gospel", the prophet who wrote more precisely of Christ and the Church than any others. Where there seemed to be no hope, suddenly hope arrives in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, (Messiah to the Jews). Jesus never promised easy; He only promised help. Isaiah 38:7 This will be a sign to you from the LORD that He will do what He has promised: Jeremiah 23:6 The book begins by establishing the themes of judgment and consequent renewal for the righteous. Isaiah 60:1 "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee." And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Government of the Promised Son - Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And afterward more heavily oppressed her, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, In Galilee of the Gentiles. This is a call to action. International Standard Version This is the LORD's sign to you that the LORD will carry out this thing he has promised: JPS Tanakh 1917 ( Isaiah 53:11 ) Today, peace with God and the forgiveness of sins can be attained on the basis of faith in Jesus Christ. GOD'S WORD® Translation [Isaiah said,] "This is your sign from the LORD that he will do what he promises. Isaiah preaches of the coming King who will rule Israel and the nations in justice and peace. 3 Isaiah prophesied that Jesus would be called “Prince of Peace.” ( Isaiah 9:6 ) He would offer his own life in behalf of mankind, thus making possible the forgiveness of sins. In fact, He told us to expect tribulation (John 16:33) and trials (James 1:2). The Book of Isaiah is the first of the Major Prophets in the Old Testament. He is the Light of the world. Discover the most popular Bible Verses … Isaiah’s most famous prophecies, however, concern Jesus. Jesus speaks of the initial fulfillment of this promise, referring it to His ministry of providing salvation’s comfort to … Those ancient poems and prophetic stories created a giant “help wanted: Messiah needed” sign, Jesus arrived to apply for the job, and successfully. Isaiah also affirmed that a shoot would come up from the stump of Jesse, David’s father, and from its roots a Branch (referring to Jesus) would bear fruit (Isaiah 11:1–15). Isaiah replied, "The LORD will give you a sign to prove that he will keep his promise.