Word of Life Church Podcast The Spirit of Prophecy
Dec 21, 2025
Delve into the prophetic words of Isaiah, where fear meets divine assurance as King Ahaz learns of God's unstoppable plan. Discover the intriguing dual fulfillment of the prophecy, first with Hezekiah, then profoundly through Jesus' birth. Explore the rich historical context and debate the translation nuances of 'virgin' in Isaiah. Uncover how the testimony of Jesus transforms the narrative, revealing His presence as Emmanuel, God with us. This journey traces the shadows of ancient prophecies leading to glorious revelations in faith.
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Testimony Of Jesus Reframes Prophecy
- The interpretive key for prophecy is: "the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
- Brian Zahnd emphasizes that Jesus' witness reinterprets earlier prophetic texts across Scripture.
Isaiah's Sign To King Ahaz
- In 735 B.C. Isaiah told King Ahaz not to fear an alliance of Aram and Samaria because it would fail.
- Isaiah offered a sign: a young woman with child who would signal God's presence before the child ate curds and honey.
Translation Shapes Messianic Reading
- The Hebrew text reads "the young woman is with child," while the Septuagint renders it "the virgin shall conceive."
- Zahnd shows how the Greek translation shaped early Christian readings and Matthew's citation.