You ever notice how Isaiah 7:14 is quoted to prove the virgin birth? Isaiah wasn’t predicting anything. He said that during a war to calm the people of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word meant “young woman,” not “virgin,” and Immanuel means “God’s son.” Matthew just shifted the wording so the prophecy would fit the story. Prophecy didn’t predict faith. Faith rewrote prophecy. And you don’t have to take my word for it. Do your due diligence. Study history. If you are going to believe something, at least

In the context of Isaiah 7, the prophecy about Emmanuel referred to the near future. But if that's the case, why does Matthew use it as a messianic prophecy about Jesus? Because it demonstrates that God would be faithful in preserving the messianic lineage. Check this out! Do you want to learn more? Type "LINK" in the comment section, and I'll send you a great resource via direct message. #Heiser #bible #God #Immanuel #Jesus GodWithUs Messiah LinkDM *066* | Michael S. Heiser

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