College Press Bible Study Textbook Series
Isaiah 11 - Introduction
EXAMINATION
Chapter S SEVEN THROUGH TWELVE
ASSOCIATION
(Associate the persons or events of column one with the correct person or event of column two. Some of column two are incorrect.)
1
2
Ahaz
millenium
Rezin
Persia
Remaliah
Babylon
Ephraim
king of Israel
Shearjashub
lamb
Damascus
Armenia
Immanuel
king of Judah
Maher-shalal-hash-baz
sucking child
virgin
king of Syria
Samaria
Israel
Naphtali
Egypt
Assyria
Messiah
Holy One of Israel
branch
Jesse
Galilee
wolf
Syria
asp
rod of anger
Elam
almah
a remnant shall return
capital of Israel
spoil speeds, prey hastes
the Lord
MEMORIZATION
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a ______; behold a ______ shall conceive, and ______ a son, and shall call his name ______Isaiah 7:14 For unto us a ______is born, unto us a ______ is given; and the ______shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called ______, ______, ____________, ____________, ______ of ______Of the increase of his ______ and of ______ there shall be no end, upon the throne of ______, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with _____ and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The ______ of Jehovah of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:6-7
EXPLANATION
1.
Explain how a virgin's conception and giving birth could be a sign to Ahaz. Isaiah 7:1-16
2.
Explain why Isaiah named his children as he did. Isaiah 7:3; Isaiah 8:3
3.
Explain when the time came when the wolf lay down with the lamb, etc. Isaiah 11:1-11
APPLICATION
1.
How may Isaiah's statement to teaching and to the testimony be applied by Christians today? Isaiah 8:20
2.
What application for today's world may be made of God's use of Assyria as the rod of my anger, etc. Isaiah 10:5-19
3.
How may Isaiah, chapter 12, apply to the New Testament church?
SPECIAL STUDY
THE CHRIST IN ISAIAH
By Jeff Robertson
I.
The History of the Christ in Isaiah
A.
His Birth
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 7:14
a.
Sign to Ahaz - a virgin, or young woman, to conceive and bear a son
b.
His name to be called Immanuel
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 1:18; Matthew 1:22-23
a.
Jesus born of virgin Mary
b.
The true Immanuel - God with us
B.
His Family
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 11:1; Isaiah 11:10 - a shoot from the stump of Jesse, the father of David - Messiah to be of David's line (Cf. Isaiah 9:7)
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 1:1; Matthew 1:6 - Christ descended from David (Cf. Revelation 5:5 - the root of David; Luke 1:32 - The throne of his father David)
David (Cf. Revelation 5:5 - the root of David; Luke 1:32 - the throne of his father David)
C.
His Anointing
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 11:2 - the Messiah to be anointed by the Spirit of the Lord (Cf. Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 61:1)
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 3:16 - the Spirit's descent upon Jesus at the time of His baptism (Cf. John 1:32)
D.
His Death
1.
Prophecy-Isaiah 53:9; Isaiah 53:12
a.
Put to death along with criminals
b.
Buried in rich man's tomb
2.
Fulfillment - Luke 22:37; Luke 23:32; Matthew 27:57-60
a.
Crucified with two criminals
b.
Buried in Joseph's tomb
II.
The Characteristics of the Christ in Isaiah
A.
Wisdom
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 11:2 - the spirit of wisdom and understanding
2.
Fulfillment - Luke 2:40; Luke 2:52 - filled with wisdom. increased in wisdom
B.
Spiritual Discernment
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 11:3 - He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide by what his ears hear.
2.
Fulfillment - John 2:25 - he knew all men. he himself knew what was in man (Cf. John 7:24)
C.
Justice
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 11:4 - with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth (Cf. Isaiah 9:7; Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 42:3-4)
2.
Fulfillment - 2 Thessalonians 2:8 - Jesus to destroy the lawless one (Cf. Matthew 12:18; Matthew 12:20)
D.
Righteousness
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 11:5 - righteousness. the girdle of his loins (Cf. Isaiah 9:7; Isaiah 32:1)
2.
Fulfillment - Ephesians 6:14 - the breastplate of righeousness
E.
Silence
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 42:2 - He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street (Cf. Isaiah 53:7)
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 12:19 - He will not wrangle or cry aloud, nor will any one hear his voice in the streets (Cf. Matthew 26:63)
F.
Gentleness
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 42:3 - a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 12:20 - he will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick
G.
Perseverance
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 42:4 - He will not fail or be discouraged
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 12:20-21 - till he brings justice to victory; and in his name will the Gentiles hope.
H.
Radiance
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 42:6 - a light to the nations (Cf. Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 49:6)
2.
Fulfillment - Luke 2:32 - a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to thy people Israel
I.
Compassion
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:4 - Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows (Cf. Isaiah 50:4)
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 8:16-17 - Jesus healed many - to fulfill what was spoken. -He took our infirmities and bore our diseases-'
J.
Meekness
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:7 - He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth (Cf. Isaiah 50:6)
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 26:62-63; Matthew 26:67; Mark 14:61; Luke 22:63 (Cf. Acts 8:32)
K.
Vicarious Suffering
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:10 - when he makes himself an offering for sin (Cf. Isaiah 52:14; Isaiah 53:12)
2.
Fulfillment - Hebrews 9:28 - so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many.
L.
Rejection
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:3 - He was despised and rejected by men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.
2.
Fulfillment - John 1:10-11 - He was in the world. yet the world knew him not. He came to his own home, and his own people received him not.
M.
Sinlessness
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:9 - although he had done no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth
2.
Fulfillment - 1 Peter 2:22 - He committed no sin; no guile was found on his lips (Cf. Luke 23:14-15; Luke 23:41; John 8:46)
N.
Greatness
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:12 - Therefore I will divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong (Cf. Isaiah 52:13)
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 12:6 - Christ greater than the temple
O.
Saving Power
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:11 - he shall see the fruit of the travail of his soul and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one. make many to be accounted righteous.
2.
Fulfillment - John 10:14-18; Romans 5:18-19 - For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by one man's obedience many will be made righteous
P.
Exaltation
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 52:13 - Behold, my servant shall prosper, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high.
2.
Fulfillment - Philippians 2:9 - Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name.
Q.
Eternal Kingdom
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 9:6-7 - Of the increase of his government. there will be no end, upon the throne of David. to establish it, and to uphold it. from this time forth and for evermore.
2.
Fulfillment - Luke 1:32-33 - and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there will be no end.
III.
The Titles of the Christ in Isaiah
A.
Immanuel
1.
2.
B.
Mighty God
1.
2.
John 20:28; (Cf. John 1:1-3; John 1:14; John 8:58; Matthew 28:18; Revelation 19:16)
C.
Everlasting Father
1.
2.
D.
Prince of Peace
1.
2.
E.
Righteous King
1.
Isaiah 32:1 (Cf. Isaiah 9:7; Isaiah 11:5)
2.
Luke 1:32-33; Revelation 19:16
F.
Good Shepherd
1.
2.
G.
Divine Servant
1.
2.
H.
Arm of the Lord
1.
2.
I.
Anointed Preacher
1.
2.
IV.
The Mission of the Christ in Isaiah
A.
Illuminator
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 9:2 - The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. (Cf. Isaiah 42:6; Isaiah 49:6)
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 4:15-16 - ... the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. (Cf. Luke 2:32)
B.
Judge
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 11:3-4 - He shall not judge by what his eyes see. but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth
2.
Fulfillment - John 2:25 - see under II, B, 2
C.
Reprover
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 11:4 - ... he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked.
2.
Fulfillment - 2 Thessalonians 2:8 - see under II, C, 2
D.
Law-giver
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 42:4 - ... the coastlands wait for his law.
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 12:18 - ... he shall proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
E.
Liberator
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 42:7 - ... to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, from the prison those who sit in darkness.
2.
Fulfillment - Luke 4:18 - He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed
F.
Burden-bearer
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:4 - see under II, 1, 1
2.
Fulfillment - Matthew 8:17 - see under II, I, 2
G.
Sin-bearer
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:6 - ... the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
2.
Fulfillment - Hebrews 9:28 - see under II, K, 2
H.
Intercessor
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:12 - yet he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
2. Fulfillment - Hebrews 9:24 - For Christ has entered, not into a sanctuary made with hands, a copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on our behalf.
I.
Only Saviour
1.
Prophecy - Isaiah 53:5 - But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that made us whole, and with his stripes we are healed.
2.
Fulfillment - Romans 4:25 - [Jesus] who was put to death for our trespasses and raised for our justification.