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10 Then the Lord spoke again to Ahaz: 11 “Ask for a sign from the Lord your God—it can be as deep as Sheol or as high as heaven.”

12 But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask. I will not test the Lord.”

13 Isaiah said, “Listen, house of David! Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men? Will you also try the patience of my God? 14 Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.,n 15 By the time he learns to reject what is bad and choose what is good, he will be eating curds and honey.

Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.

22 Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:

23 See, the virgin will become pregnant

and give birth to a son,

and they will name him Immanuel,

which is translated “God is with us.”

Christian Standard Bible. (2017). (). Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers.

Important Theology

Humanity has problems

our solutions for life’s problems

tendency to push God away

the condition is sin

God has a solution

in His identity

God formed a plan

in His plans in His time

All-knowing, ever-present,

Ultimately, “Immanuel” reveals God desires to be in relationship with us.

Practical Implications

Our best solutions lead us away from God and not to God

God understands us

God rescues us