Many Prophecies Have Come True
Isaiah has many prophecies in it that came true in the New Testament, prophecies that came true in history and prophecies that are still coming true today. He prophesied many things about Jesus’ life and Second Coming. For example, the prophet Isaiah wrote in the 53rd chapter of the Old Testament book of Isaiah that the Messiah would die for the sins of others, indicating that the Messiah would be mortal. Isaiah also wrote in chapter 9 that the Messiah would be referred to as God and as being eternal. In regards to His nature, Jesus is both man and God, fully human and yet fully God – God incarnate as a human. As God, He is eternal. As a man, He was mortal and died by death on a cross, and was later resurrected. Isaiah said God’s Son would be despised, afflicted and oppressed by many people. Yet, He would not speak against those who would hurt and kill Him. He would suffer for our sins and sorrows. At Jesus’ Second Coming, all mankind will live in peace. Isaiah taught that at this time, even the animals will live in harmony: wolves, leopards, lions and bears will no longer hunt lambs, goats and calves.
