List five titles that Prophet Isaiah used to refer to the future Messiah. (5 marks)
Isaiah 9:6 Revised Standard Version (RSV)
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government will be upon his shoulder,
and his name will be called
“Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 7:14 Revised Standard Version (RSV)
Isaiah 7:14 in the Revised Standard Version (RSV) reads:
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, a young woman shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Imman′u-el.”
This verse is often interpreted as a prophecy about the birth of Jesus Christ, with “Immanuel” meaning “God with us.” It signifies God’s promise to be present with His people and is a cornerstone in Christian theology regarding the virgin birth of Jesus.
Expected Response
- Prince of peace
- Eternal/everlasting father.
- Wonderful counsellor
- Immanuel
- Mighty God.