2. “Can I Trust My Bible” Isaiah in the New Testament”

3. Fulfillment in N.T. Not for mere curiosity! Not for mere curiosity! Showed proof of inspiration – Isa. 44:24- 45:7, 20, 21 when things foretold came to pass. Showed proof of inspiration – Isa. 44:24- 45:7, 20, 21 when things foretold came to pass. Showed God’s hand (authority) in the event – Acts 2:16 cf. Joel 2. Showed God’s hand (authority) in the event – Acts 2:16 cf. Joel 2. Rejection of the gospel due to rebellion and heart problems not speaker problems –Mt. 13:14, 15; Acts 13:46-49; 28:26; Rom. 10:18, 20 Rejection of the gospel due to rebellion and heart problems not speaker problems –Mt. 13:14, 15; Acts 13:46-49; 28:26; Rom. 10:18, 20

4. Jesus Ideal Fulfillment of Servant 42:1-4 “Behold, My Servant…” (Mt. 12:18f) 42:1-4 “Behold, My Servant…” (Mt. 12:18f) 43:20,21 “A chosen race…” (1 Pet. 2:9) 43:20,21 “A chosen race…” (1 Pet. 2:9) 45:23 “every knee shall bow…” (Rom. 14:11; Phil. 2:1-11) 45:23 “every knee shall bow…” (Rom. 14:11; Phil. 2:1-11) 49:6 “a light for the Gentiles…” (Acts 13:47) 49:6 “a light for the Gentiles…” (Acts 13:47) 49:8 “acceptable time, day of sal.” (2 Cor. 6:2) 49:8 “acceptable time, day of sal.” (2 Cor. 6:2) 52:5 “the name is blasphemed” (Rom. 2:24) 52:5 “the name is blasphemed” (Rom. 2:24) 52:7 “how beautiful are the feet” (Rom.10:15) 52:7 “how beautiful are the feet” (Rom.10:15)

5. Jesus Ideal Fulfillment of Servant 52:11 “touch no unclean…” (2 Cor. 6:17) 52:11 “touch no unclean…” (2 Cor. 6:17) 52:15 “those who had no news will see” (Rom. 15:21) 52:15 “those who had no news will see” (Rom. 15:21) 53:1 “who has believed our report” (Rom. 10:16; Jn. 12:38) 53:1 “who has believed our report” (Rom. 10:16; Jn. 12:38) 53:4 “Himself bore our infirmities” (Mt. 8:17) 53:4 “Himself bore our infirmities” (Mt. 8:17) 53:7,8 “was oppressed… as a sheep” (Acts 8:32-33) 53:7,8 “was oppressed… as a sheep” (Acts 8:32-33) 53:12 “numbered among transgressors” (Lk. 22:37 53:12 “numbered among transgressors” (Lk. 22:37

6. Yes We Can Trust Our Bible! Will You Read, Listen and Hear? Will You Read, Listen and Hear? Will You Obey? Will You Obey? Will You Follow the Christ the Son of the Living God? Will You Follow the Christ the Son of the Living God? If You Haven’t Why not Tonight?