8 Questions
What does the name 'Emmanuel' mean in the biblical context?
God is with us
How did God use the prophet Isaiah?
To bring the Word of God to the people
What was the message of John the Baptist to the people?
To prepare for the coming of the Messiah
What did Isaiah advise the people to do?
To repent and make way for God's king
What is the name of the prophet who prepared the Hebrew people for the coming of the Messiah?
Isaiah
What did God ask the prophet Elijah to do?
Not mentioned in the text
Who was the last of the Prophets mentioned in the text?
John the Baptist
What is the title given to the child to be born, according to Isaiah?
All of the above
Study Notes
Isaiah
- Isaiah was a very important prophet who accepted God's call despite knowing the risks.
- God asked Isaiah, "Whom shall I send? Who will be my messenger?" and Isaiah responded, "Here I am, send me." (Isaiah 6:8)
- Isaiah's mission was to bring the Word of God to the people, reminding them of their sinfulness and preaching true justice, God's mercy, and love.
- He prepared the Hebrew people for the coming of the Messiah, revealing that the child to be born would be named 'Emmanuel', meaning God with us.
- Isaiah's prophecies included the child being called Wonder-Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace.
- He advised the people to repent and make way for God's king, who would suffer to heal all people.
John the Baptist
- John the Baptist was the last of the Prophets.
- He preached that the way to prepare for the coming of the Messiah was to repent and change their lives.
- John's message, like Isaiah's, was one of hope, urging people to repent as the kingdom of heaven was close at hand.
Context
- The Old Testament prophets include Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel, Micah, Amos, Hosea, and Joel.
- The story of Isaiah and John the Baptist is part of the Advent season's readings in the church.
This quiz covers the biblical stories of Isaiah and John the Baptist, including their messages and prophecies. It's based on the 'Sign of Our Faith' series and covers content from pages 25 and 27.
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