Dear Beloved Beach Church Believers And Beyond,
Here is today’s Daily Redemption bulletin.
Folks I don’t have a whole lotta stuff to say today. I have something monumentally epic to share though. Especially true if you were not aware of this before.
Many theologians and Bible scholars consider the book of Isaiah to be the FIFTH GOSPEL(!) and it was written 700 years before the birth of Jesus!!
Yep, as OT prophets and scribes go, Isaiah was a flat out unmitigated stud! 🙂 Let’s dive!
7 ASPECTS: WHY ISAIAH IS “THE FIFTH GOSPEL”
1. THE BIBLE IN MINIATURE
The “Mini-Bible” Structure
Isaiah has 66 Chapters.
The Bible has 66 Books.
The Split:
Isaiah 1–39 (39 chapters) ≈ Old Testament (39 books)
Theme: Judgment, Law, Prophetic Warning.
Isaiah 40–66 (27 chapters) ≈ New Testament (27 books)
Theme: Comfort, Grace, Messiah, New Heaven/Earth.
The Pivot Point:
Isaiah 40 is the turning point. Just as the Gospels pivot the Bible from Law to Grace, Isaiah 40 pivots the book from judgment to consolation: “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people…”
Featured Scripture
Isaiah 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Matthew 1:23, Luke 3:4–6, John 1:29, Acts 8:32–35, 1 Peter 2:24
2. THE VIRGIN BIRTH
Isaiah 7:14
“Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
Fulfilled: Matthew 1:23
3. THE FORERUNNER
Isaiah 40:3
“The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”
Fulfilled: Luke 3:4–6 (John the Baptist)
4. THE DEITY OF CHRIST
Isaiah 9:6
“Unto us a child is born… his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Fulfilled: Luke 1:32–33
5. THE MESSIAH’S MINISTRY
Isaiah 61:1
“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek.”
Fulfilled: Luke 4:18–21 (Jesus reads this in Nazareth)
6. THE SUFFERING SERVANT
Isaiah 53:5
“He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
Fulfilled: 1 Peter 2:24
7. THE RESURRECTION
Isaiah 53:10–11
“When thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days… he shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied.”
Fulfilled: Acts 2:31 (resurrection prophecy)
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John tell the story. Isaiah prophesied it 700 years early.
PRAYER FOR WHOMSOEVERS
Lord, your miracles are direct and sometimes they are hidden. They are always transformational. Open my eyes, Lord. I don’t want to miss a thing. Thank you Lord. I praise you in the name of Your Son, Our Saviour, Jesus the Christ.
