Isaiah prophecy about Jesus You Must Read!

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The Book of Isaiah is considered as one of the most powerful prophetic writings in the Old Testament. It is also one of the clearest sources of prophecies about Jesus, many of which closely mirror how events later unfolded. This book was written centuries before Jesus and yet described His life almost perfectly.

Messianic Prophecies of Jesus in Isaiah

1. Born of a Virgin

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

There is much debate about this verse that talks about the son born of a virgin, being the son of the prophet Isaiah. But Matthew echoes this verse for the birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:2-3. Matthew a disciple of Jesus, would have a better understanding of this prophecy, especially that it also coincides with Jesus’ being called Immanuel which means God with us.

2. Jesus Begins Preaching from Galilee

Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:1-2

Jesus left Nazareth – the place where He grew up – to go and live in Capernaum which was near Zebulun and Naphtali (see Matthew 4:13-17). From here on Jesus began His ministry at the age of thirty (Luke 3:23).

3. Isaiah Prophecy about Jesus’ Birth

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

Christmas is celebrated as the birth of Jesus, whether the date coincides with the birth of Christ or not, it is certainly a day to remember the Lord.

This verse is often written out on Christmas cards, but is also a reminder that Jesus is God, as declared in this scripture.

4. David’s Lineage

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. Isaiah 11:1

Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:7

The very first verse of the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, we see the lineage of Jesus Christ established. It says that Jesus comes from the line of David, who is the son of Jesse (Ruth 4:22).

5. Salvation Through Christ

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Isaiah 12:2

In John 3:15, Jesus tells us that it is through Him we receive salvation – a path to eternal life. Jesus even goes on to say, that no one can come to God the Father except through Himself, in John 14:6.

Going back to the book of Isaiah in Chapter 43 it says, For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. When we continue reading further it says before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me. (verse 10), and finally verse 11 says I am the Lord, apart from Me there is no savior.

Jesus is “‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:11-12

6. John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus

The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 (KJV)

The book of Mark begins with an Isaiah prophecy of Jesus. He states that John the Baptist declared this verse as he prepares the way for Jesus (Mark 1:3). This is also mentioned in Matthew 3:3 and Luke 3:4

➡ An interesting fact about this verse is that this verse talks about preparing a highway for God and John the Baptist says he is preparing the way for Jesus.

It is interesting how in the King James Version, it describes as preparing the way for God, and then Jesus comes in.

7. Isaiah Prophecy about Jesus Being Mocked

I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting. Isaiah 50:6

Jesus was mocked and spat upon, as written in the book of Matthew;

Then they spit in his face and struck him with their fists. Others slapped him and said, “Prophesy to us, Messiah. Who hit you?” Matthew; 26:67

8. Isaiah Prophecy about Jesus’ Suffering

Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. As many were astonished at you his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form beyond that of the children of mankind. Isaiah 52:13-14

The physical suffering that Jesus went through, disfigured Him beyond recognition.

9. Jesus Spoke in Parables

So he will sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what they were not told, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand. Isaiah 52:15

This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. Matthew 13:13-14

10. What Does Isaiah 53 Predict about Jesus’ Death

This is one of the most in-depth Isaiah prophecy of Jesus in the entire Chapter. While some may consider this Chapter to be written for the nation Israel, it is for us to use discernment to see if this Chapter is talking about the person of Jesus Christ or the nation of Israel.

Here are the verses:

• Isaiah 53:2 – Grew up in the presence of the Lord
• Isaiah 53:3 – He was despised and rejected. We turned our backs on Him
• Isaiah 53:4 – The punishment upon Him, was the punishment for our sins. Jesus was sinless (2 Corinthians 5:21)
• Isaiah 53:5 – He was pierced for our sins. He was beaten and whipped so we can be healed (Matthew 26:35)
• Isaiah 53:6 – The sins of all were laid on Him, and He was made ransom for all (John 19:30)
• Isaiah 53:7 – He was treated badly yet remained silent against His accuser (Matthew 26:63; Matthew 27:12-14)
• Isaiah 53:8 – Not many cared that He died (Matthew 27:25)
• Isaiah 53:9 – He had done no wrong but was treated like a criminal (Luke 23:33)
• Isaiah 53:9 – He was buried in a rich man’s grave (Matthew 27:57-60)
• Isaiah 53:10 – He was a sin offering for us and this was God’s plan all along. Believe in Him to be saved (Matthew 26:24)
• Isaiah 53:11-12 – Many are made righteous because He bears our sins

11. I Am the First and the Last

“This is what the Lord says Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God. Isaiah 44:6

Again in Isaiah 48:10, God says I Am the first and I Am the last.

Take a look at what Jesus calls Himself in the book of Revelation;

When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and now look, I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.” Revelation 1:17-18

And again at the end of the book,

“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.” Revelation 22:12-13

12. The Year of the Lord’s Favor

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound. Isaiah 61:1

Jesus Himself quoted this scripture as fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. This has been recorded in the book of Luke 4:18.

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