Isaiah 7:14-9:6-7: Isaiah Foretells the Birth of Jesus Christ

A. Old Testament Prophecy Is Crucial to the Gospel Message

1. The Gospel is “according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

2. Christmas, then, is a good time to study these prophecies.

B. Isaiah and Prophecies about Jesus

1. The most eloquent of the prophets speaking of Christ’s birth.

2. Let us consider his wonderful introduction to the Savior.

3. Isaiah revealed the following about Jesus.

1. His miraculous birth (7:14)

Isaiah prophesied the virgin birth of Christ.

A virgin “almah.”

The virgin birth was a miracle.

2. Miracles surrounding this central miracle

a. The angelic announcements.

Gabriel to Mary Luke (1: 26-38).

Angel of the Lord to Joseph (Matthew 1:20-23).

Angels to the shepherds (2:8-14).

b. The timing of the taxing (Luke 2:1).

c. The arrival of the wise men (Matthew 2:1-18).

3. The greatest miracle was the Incarnation (Philippians 2:5-7)

a. The miraculous virgin birth was a sign.

b. The name “Immanuel” (God with us) announced the Incarnation.

4. His Many Names (9:6)

5. His Magnificent Kingdom (9:7, 11:4-10; 35:1-10).