1. Matthew’s Understanding of Immanuel 1:18-23
Prophetic Depth
Matthew’s Understanding of Immanuel
1:18-23

2. Matthew knew Isaiah better than we do Not trying to verify the Virgin Birth (even though he does) Trying to tell us something about Jesus How well do you know Isaiah 7 ? To whom was Isaiah giving a sign? Why was this sign being given? The answers explain why Matthew quoted Isaiah And the answer tells us something about Jesus That should Change your Life

3. Isaiah 7:1-14 Country, Capital, King ARAM, Damascus, Rezin
ISRAEL, Samaria, Pekah
JUDAH, Jerusalem, Ahaz

5. Fulfillment of Sign Foretold: Isaiah 7:15-17 Fulfillment of Sign: Isaiah 8:1-4

6. 2nd Prophecy: Isaiah 8:5-10 Fulfillment of Prophecy: Isaiah 36,37 (2 Kings 18,19)

7. Back to where we started: Matthew 1:21-22
How does this history lesson change your life? What was Joseph to name the baby born to Mary? Matthew understood the significance of Jesus. Do you? What overwhelming trial or temptation threatens you today?

8. Prophetic Depth
Jesus Came to
Save You!