The Story-Line of Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect LESSON 4: ISAIAH AS A RESOURCE FOR JOHN THE...

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LESSON 4: ISAIAH AS A RESOURCE FOR JOHN THE LESSON 4: ISAIAH AS A RESOURCE FOR JOHN THE BAPTIST AND THE BIRTH OF JESUSBAPTIST AND THE BIRTH OF JESUS

The Christian prophetic story-line continues beyond The Christian prophetic story-line continues beyond Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and Nathan to Isaiah. Abraham, Moses, Samuel, and Nathan to Isaiah.

The book of Isaiah is perhaps the most frequently The book of Isaiah is perhaps the most frequently recited Hebrew Bible book in the New Testament. (If so, the recited Hebrew Bible book in the New Testament. (If so, the Psalms are a close second). Psalms are a close second).

Verses in Isaiah function as resources for many events Verses in Isaiah function as resources for many events in the Christian story.in the Christian story.

This lesson will explore the use of Isaiah in Christian This lesson will explore the use of Isaiah in Christian prophetic rhetorolect for the “beginnings” of the story of Jesus, prophetic rhetorolect for the “beginnings” of the story of Jesus, namely John the Baptist and the birth of Jesus. namely John the Baptist and the birth of Jesus.

Lesson 5 will explore the use of Isaiah for the adult life Lesson 5 will explore the use of Isaiah for the adult life of Jesus. of Jesus.

Click for a voice crying out in Isaiah.Click for a voice crying out in Isaiah.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: A VOICE CRIES OUT IN ISAIAHA VOICE CRIES OUT IN ISAIAH

Isaiah tells Israel that a voice cries out, preparing the Isaiah tells Israel that a voice cries out, preparing the way for Israel to return from exile in Babylon through the way for Israel to return from exile in Babylon through the wilderness to Jerusalem.wilderness to Jerusalem.

Click for the voice crying out to Israel.Click for the voice crying out to Israel.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: A VOICE CRIES OUT IN ISAIAHA VOICE CRIES OUT IN ISAIAH

Isaiah 40:3 The voice of one who calls out, Isaiah 40:3 The voice of one who calls out,

““Prepare the way of Adonai in the wilderness! Make a level Prepare the way of Adonai in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God.” highway in the desert for our God.”

Click for Christian prophetic rhetorolect about the Click for Christian prophetic rhetorolect about the voice.voice.

CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT, CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT, PUNCTUATING ISAIAH 40:3 SO THE VOICE ITSELF IS PUNCTUATING ISAIAH 40:3 SO THE VOICE ITSELF IS IN THE WILDERNESS, INTERPRETS THE VERSE AS IN THE WILDERNESS, INTERPRETS THE VERSE AS PREDICTING THE COMING OF JOHN THE BAPTIST PREDICTING THE COMING OF JOHN THE BAPTIST

BEFORE JESUSBEFORE JESUS

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GOSPEL OF MATTHEW PRESENTS GOSPEL OF MATTHEW PRESENTS THE VOICE OF JOHN THE BAPTISTTHE VOICE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST

PARALLEL WITH THE VOICE OF ISAIAHPARALLEL WITH THE VOICE OF ISAIAH


Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: GOSPEL OF MATTHEW PRESENTS GOSPEL OF MATTHEW PRESENTS THE VOICE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST THE VOICE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST

PARALLEL WITH THE VOICE OF ISAIAHPARALLEL WITH THE VOICE OF ISAIAH

Matthew 3:1 In those days, John the Baptizer came, Matthew 3:1 In those days, John the Baptizer came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, saying,

3:2 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!” 3:2 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!”

3:3 For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, 3:3 For this is he who was spoken of by Isaiah the prophet, saying, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make saying, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.”ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.”

(read (read Matthew 3:1-12))

Click for an angel in Exodus and a messenger in Click for an angel in Exodus and a messenger in Malachi.Malachi.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: AN ANGEL IN EXODUS AN ANGEL IN EXODUS

AND A MESSENGER IN MALACHIAND A MESSENGER IN MALACHI

In the book of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible, an angel In the book of Exodus in the Hebrew Bible, an angel goes before Moses, leading the people of Israel through the goes before Moses, leading the people of Israel through the wilderness toward the land of Canaan.wilderness toward the land of Canaan.

The prophetic book of Malachi in the Hebrew Bible The prophetic book of Malachi in the Hebrew Bible revises the Exodus verse to refer to a messenger who revises the Exodus verse to refer to a messenger who prepares the way for the Lord God to come to the Jerusalem prepares the way for the Lord God to come to the Jerusalem temple on “the day of his coming.” temple on “the day of his coming.”

Click for an angel and messenger in Exodus and Click for an angel and messenger in Exodus and Malachi.Malachi.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: THE ANGEL INTHE ANGEL IN EXODUS 23:20EXODUS 23:20

AND THE MESSENGER IN MALACHI 3:1AND THE MESSENGER IN MALACHI 3:1

Exodus 23:20 “Behold, I send an angel before you, to keep Exodus 23:20 “Behold, I send an angel before you, to keep you by the way, and to bring you into the place which I have you by the way, and to bring you into the place which I have prepared.” (read prepared.” (read Exodus 23:20-33))

Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will Malachi 3:1 “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, prepare the way before me; and the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!” says covenant, whom you desire, behold, he comes!” says Adonai of Armies. (read Adonai of Armies. (read Malachi 3:1-12))

Click for the blending of these verses with Isaiah 40:3 Click for the blending of these verses with Isaiah 40:3 in Mark 1.in Mark 1.

CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN THE GOSPEL OF MARK IN THE GOSPEL OF MARK

BLENDS THE ANGEL IN EXODUS 23:20 BLENDS THE ANGEL IN EXODUS 23:20 AND THE MESSENGER IN MALACHI 3:1 AND THE MESSENGER IN MALACHI 3:1

WITH THE VOICE IN ISAIAH 40:3, WITH THE VOICE IN ISAIAH 40:3, REFERRING TO THE BLEND OF VERSES AS REFERRING TO THE BLEND OF VERSES AS

““WRITTEN IN THE PROPHET ISAIAH”WRITTEN IN THE PROPHET ISAIAH”


Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: READ THE BLEND OF READ THE BLEND OF

EXODUS 23:20, MALACHI 3:1, AND ISAIAH 40:3 EXODUS 23:20, MALACHI 3:1, AND ISAIAH 40:3 IN GOSPEL OF MARKIN GOSPEL OF MARK

Mark 1:2-4: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, Mark 1:2-4: As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,

““Behold, I send my messenger before your face who will Behold, I send my messenger before your face who will prepare you way before you. (Exodus 23:20; Malachi 3:1) prepare you way before you. (Exodus 23:20; Malachi 3:1)

1:3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready 1:3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’” (Isaiah 40:3)the way of the Lord! Make his paths straight!’” (Isaiah 40:3)

1:4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching 1:4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching

the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins. (read Mark 1:1-8)(read Mark 1:1-8)

Click for the voice in the Gospel of Luke.Click for the voice in the Gospel of Luke.

CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE RECITES ISAIAH 40:3-5 IN THE GOSPEL OF LUKE RECITES ISAIAH 40:3-5

IN RELATION TO JOHN THE BAPTISTIN RELATION TO JOHN THE BAPTIST


Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: THE VOICE OF ISAIAH 40 in Luke 3THE VOICE OF ISAIAH 40 in Luke 3

Luke 3:2 During the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, Luke 3:2 During the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the the word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. wilderness.

3:3 He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching 3:3 He came into all the region around the Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for remission of sins. the baptism of repentance for remission of sins.

3:4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the 3:4 As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make prophet, “The voice of one crying out in the wilderness, ‘Make ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.ready the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight.

3:5 Every valley will be filled. Every mountain and hill will be 3:5 Every valley will be filled. Every mountain and hill will be brought low. The crooked will become straight, and the rough brought low. The crooked will become straight, and the rough ways smooth. 3:6 All flesh will see salvation.’”ways smooth. 3:6 All flesh will see salvation.’”

(read Isaiah 40:3-5; Luke 3:1-18)(read Isaiah 40:3-5; Luke 3:1-18) Click for the voice in the Gospel of John.Click for the voice in the Gospel of John.

CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

PRESENTS JOHN THE BAPTIST PRESENTS JOHN THE BAPTIST RECITING ISAIAH 40:3 RECITING ISAIAH 40:3

TO INTERPRET HIS IDENTITY AS “THE VOICE”TO INTERPRET HIS IDENTITY AS “THE VOICE”


Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: JOHN THE BAPTIST INTERPRETS HIMSELF JOHN THE BAPTIST INTERPRETS HIMSELF AS “THE VOICE” IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHNAS “THE VOICE” IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN

John 1:22 They said therefore to him, “Who are you? Give John 1:22 They said therefore to him, “Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” you say about yourself?”

1:23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the 1:23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”the prophet said.”

(read John 1:19-28)(read John 1:19-28)

Click for Isaiah as a Hebrew Bible resource for Jesus’ Click for Isaiah as a Hebrew Bible resource for Jesus’ birth. birth.

Hebrew Bible ResourceHebrew Bible Resource

Isaiah 7 speaks of a young woman bearing a son Isaiah 7 speaks of a young woman bearing a son before Israel’s exile to Babylonia. before Israel’s exile to Babylonia.

Click to read about the birth of a son to a young Click to read about the birth of a son to a young woman in Israel.woman in Israel.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: A YOUNG WOMAN SHALL BEAR A SONA YOUNG WOMAN SHALL BEAR A SON

Isaiah 7:10 Adonai spoke again to Ahaz, saying, Isaiah 7:10 Adonai spoke again to Ahaz, saying,

7:11 “Ask a sign of Adonai your God; ask it either in the 7:11 “Ask a sign of Adonai your God; ask it either in the depth, or in the height above.” depth, or in the height above.”

7:127:12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, neither will I tempt But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, neither will I tempt Adonai.” Adonai.”

7:13 He said, “Listen now, house of David. Is it not enough 7:13 He said, “Listen now, house of David. Is it not enough for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the for you to try the patience of men, that you will try the patience of my God also? patience of my God also?

7:147:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the young woman will conceive, and bear a son, and shall the young woman will conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. call his name Immanuel. Click for continuation of the birth of a son.Click for continuation of the birth of a son.

Hebrew Bible Resource: Hebrew Bible Resource: A YOUNG WOMAN SHALL BEAR A SON cont.A YOUNG WOMAN SHALL BEAR A SON cont.

Isaiah 7:15 He shall eat butter and honey when he knows to Isaiah 7:15 He shall eat butter and honey when he knows to refuse the evil, and choose the good. refuse the evil, and choose the good.

7:16 For before the child knows to refuse the evil, and 7:16 For before the child knows to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land whose two kings you abhor shall choose the good, the land whose two kings you abhor shall be forsaken. be forsaken.

7:17 Adonai will bring on you, on your people, and on your 7:17 Adonai will bring on you, on your people, and on your father’s house, days that have not come, from the day that father’s house, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from Judah; even the king of Assyria. Ephraim departed from Judah; even the king of Assyria.

(read Isaiah 7)(read Isaiah 7)

Click to read Christian prophetic rhetorolect that uses Click to read Christian prophetic rhetorolect that uses Isaiah 7 as a resource.Isaiah 7 as a resource.

CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN THE CHRISTIAN PROPHETIC RHETOROLECT IN THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW USES GOSPEL OF MATTHEW USES

THE GREEK SEPTUAGINT VERSION OF ISAIAH 7 THE GREEK SEPTUAGINT VERSION OF ISAIAH 7 TO INTERPRET THE “YOUNG WOMAN” AS A “VIRGIN”TO INTERPRET THE “YOUNG WOMAN” AS A “VIRGIN”


Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: AN ANGEL TELLS JOSEPH THAT AN ANGEL TELLS JOSEPH THAT

THE VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE AND BEAR A SONTHE VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE AND BEAR A SON

Matthew 1:20 But when he thought about these things, Matthew 1:20 But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. of the Holy Spirit. 1:21 She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name 1:21 She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.” Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins.” 1:22 Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled 1:22 Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son. They shall call his name Immanuel”; which is, forth a son. They shall call his name Immanuel”; which is, being interpreted, “God is with us.”being interpreted, “God is with us.”(Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25)(Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25) Click for Isaiah 7 as a resource for Christian prophetic Click for Isaiah 7 as a resource for Christian prophetic rhetorolect in the Gospel of Luke.rhetorolect in the Gospel of Luke.

Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: AN ANGEL TELLS MARY THAT SHE, THOUGH A VIRGIN, AN ANGEL TELLS MARY THAT SHE, THOUGH A VIRGIN,

WILL CONCEIVE AND BEAR A SONWILL CONCEIVE AND BEAR A SON

Luke 1:30 The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for Luke 1:30 The angel said to her, “Don’t be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. you have found favor with God. 1:31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth 1:31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and will call his name ‘Jesus.’ a son, and will call his name ‘Jesus.’ 1:32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most 1:32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father, David,David, 1:331:33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever. There will be no end to his Kingdom.”There will be no end to his Kingdom.”

Click for continuation of Isaiah 7 as a resource for Click for continuation of Isaiah 7 as a resource for Christian prophetic rhetorolect in the Gospel of Luke.Christian prophetic rhetorolect in the Gospel of Luke.

Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: Christian Prophetic Rhetorolect: AN ANGEL TELLS MARY THAT SHE, THOUGH A VIRGIN, AN ANGEL TELLS MARY THAT SHE, THOUGH A VIRGIN,

WILL CONCEIVE AND BEAR A SONWILL CONCEIVE AND BEAR A SON

Luke 1:34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I Luke 1:34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?”am a virgin?”

1:35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon 1:35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you;you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you;

therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God.” Son of God.”

(read Luke 1:26-38)(read Luke 1:26-38)

Click for Isaiah 7 as a resource for Christian prophetic Click for Isaiah 7 as a resource for Christian prophetic rhetorolect in the Gospel of Luke.rhetorolect in the Gospel of Luke.

Good Work!Good Work!

In this lesson you have learned that:In this lesson you have learned that:Christian prophetic rhetorolect punctuates Isaiah 40:3 Christian prophetic rhetorolect punctuates Isaiah 40:3

so the voice itself is in the wilderness and thus interprets the so the voice itself is in the wilderness and thus interprets the verse as predicting the coming of John the Baptist before verse as predicting the coming of John the Baptist before Jesus.Jesus.

The Gospel of Matthew presents the voice of John the The Gospel of Matthew presents the voice of John the Baptist in parallel with the voice of Isaiah.Baptist in parallel with the voice of Isaiah.

The Gospel of Mark blends the angel in Exodus 23:20 The Gospel of Mark blends the angel in Exodus 23:20 and the messenger in Malachi 3:1 with the voice in Isaiah 40:3, and the messenger in Malachi 3:1 with the voice in Isaiah 40:3, referring to the blend of verses as “written in the prophet referring to the blend of verses as “written in the prophet Isaiah.”Isaiah.”

The Gospel of Luke recites Isaiah 40:3-5 in relation to The Gospel of Luke recites Isaiah 40:3-5 in relation to John the Baptist.John the Baptist.

Click to continue the summary.Click to continue the summary.

Excellent!Excellent!

The Gospel of John presents John the Baptist himself The Gospel of John presents John the Baptist himself reciting Isaiah 40:3 to identify himself as “the voice.”reciting Isaiah 40:3 to identify himself as “the voice.”

Christian prophetic rhetorolect in the Gospel of Matthew Christian prophetic rhetorolect in the Gospel of Matthew uses the Greek Septuagint version of Isaiah 7 to interpret the uses the Greek Septuagint version of Isaiah 7 to interpret the “young woman” as a “virgin.”“young woman” as a “virgin.”

In the Gospel of Luke, the angel tells Mary she will In the Gospel of Luke, the angel tells Mary she will conceive and bear a son, even though she is a virgin.conceive and bear a son, even though she is a virgin.

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Congratulations!!!!Congratulations!!!!

THIS WAS THE FOURTH LESSON on the Christian THIS WAS THE FOURTH LESSON on the Christian Prophetic Story-Line. Prophetic Story-Line.

Every good wish as you continue with Lesson 5, Every good wish as you continue with Lesson 5, which continues with words of the prophet Isaiah as a which continues with words of the prophet Isaiah as a resource for Jesus’ adult activity.resource for Jesus’ adult activity.

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