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What does the name 'Emmanuel' mean in the biblical context?
What does the name 'Emmanuel' mean in the biblical context?
- The Lord is our savior
- The prince of peace
- God is with us (correct)
- The king of heaven
How did God use the prophet Isaiah?
How did God use the prophet Isaiah?
- To bring the Word of God to the people (correct)
- To appoint a new king
- To prophesy the destruction of the nation
- To punish the people for their sins
What was the message of John the Baptist to the people?
What was the message of John the Baptist to the people?
- To prepare for the coming of the Messiah (correct)
- To reject the prophet Isaiah's message
- To follow the law of Moses
- To revolt against the Roman Empire
What did Isaiah advise the people to do?
What did Isaiah advise the people to do?
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What is the name of the prophet who prepared the Hebrew people for the coming of the Messiah?
What is the name of the prophet who prepared the Hebrew people for the coming of the Messiah?
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What did God ask the prophet Elijah to do?
What did God ask the prophet Elijah to do?
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Who was the last of the Prophets mentioned in the text?
Who was the last of the Prophets mentioned in the text?
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What is the title given to the child to be born, according to Isaiah?
What is the title given to the child to be born, according to Isaiah?
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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.
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