Tag Archives: messianic prophecy

Bonus Post: Isaiah 11 Fulfilled

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Don Merritt

Romans 15:7-15 This is a section that shows that the unification of Jew and Gentile is clearly and unmistakably the work of the Christ.  In bringing these two groups together in the Body of Christ (Kingdom) Jesus has done something … Continue reading →

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The Shoot from the Stump of Jesse

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 11:1-16 As we continue in the run up to Christmas, here is a brief tour of another messianic prophecy from Isaiah, this time from chapter 11… Chapter 11 is the beginning of the concluding portion of the first section … Continue reading →

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For Unto us a Child is Born

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 9:1-7 There is so much that goes on this time of year, so many distractions, so many little traditions that we find ourselves going through, sometimes without even thinking about what we are doing. Yet the birth of Christ, … Continue reading →

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Matthew’s Interesting Use of Isaiah 7:14

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Don Merritt

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 As a Christian reading this verse as translated in the NIV, and then seeing Matthew’s reference to it in … Continue reading →

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A New Covenant

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Don Merritt

Jeremiah 31:31-37 Jeremiah has set out a picture of trouble ahead. He has cited curse after curse from the Old Covenant that God will invoke against Israel and Judah because of their unbelief that resulted in broken commands. In chapters … Continue reading →

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The Most Graphic Messianic Prophecy

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Don Merritt

The 22nd Psalm is often left out of Messianic prophecies, yet it is stark and graphic in its fulfillment. This is Jesus on the cross completing the mission for which He was sent to earth, for it describes how He … Continue reading →

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The Suffering Servant

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 53 In Isaiah 53, the prophet describes for us a servant who would be despised, rejected and die; with the result of saving many. The poem here actually begins with verse 13 of the preceding chapter… Notice in 52:13-14 … Continue reading →

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A Child is Born

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 9:1-7 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. Of the greatness of his government and peace … Continue reading →

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God’s Vineyard

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 5:1-7 Here is another Messianic Prophecy, although it really isn’t one that’s often mentioned because it isn’t the most pleasant, dealing as it does with God’s judgment. Even so, it too is an important part of the “Christmas Story”. … Continue reading →

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The Shoot from the Stump of Jesse

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Don Merritt

Isaiah 11:1-16 Chapter 11 is the beginning of the concluding portion of the first section within the Book of Isaiah which runs from chapter one through chapter twelve. Here, the prophet takes a victorious view of better days ahead to … Continue reading →

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