Lesson 19
Isaiah
Gospel Prophet, Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53), Virgin Birth prophecy (Immanuel), New Heavens & Earth
Step 1
What does the Qur'an say?
- (Note: While Isaiah is not mentioned by name in the Qur'anic text, Islamic scholarly tradition [e.g., Ibn Kathir's Stories of the Prophets] honors Ish'aya as a major prophet who warned Israel and prophesied the coming of Isa/Jesus and John).
- Surah Al
Imran (3:45) & Surah Maryam (19:20) harmonize with Isaiah's prophecies regarding the miraculous virgin conception of the Messiah.
Key Roles
- Revered in prophetic history as the visionary who delivered detailed descriptions of the holy Messiah's purity and mission.
Reflection Questions
- ◆How do classical prophetic texts describe the herald of glad tidings and the servant of God?
Quiz 1 — Qur'anic Reading
Question 1
In Islamic prophetic tradition (Anbiya history), what was Isaiah's primary mission to Israel?
Insight
Isaiah stood as a beacon of hope, predicting the light that would shine through the coming Messiah.