Children of Peace or Problems: Shear-Jashub (Isaiah 7:1-9)

The people of Judah are facing a foreign and domestic threat that could impact their future existence.  Ahaz their king is scared that his kingdom will not be able to withstand a lengthy battle.  The Lord sends Isaiah to deliver a prophecy to Ahaz and he is to bring his son.  What is the significance of Isaiah’s child?  What is the hope that a remnant shall return?

A Weak Warrior (Isaiah 42:1-9)

We can talk about the Advent of Christ, but do we really understand the nature of his mission?  Do we really understand the state of His people?  We can claim that this is only a problem for Israel, but are they the only broken people in the Lord’s Word?  How does this old prophet relate to us today?