A Virgin Shall Bear a Son

Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son and shall name him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 (NRSV) Isaiah was prophet to King Ahaz, among others, and it was to this young king Isaiah delivered the prophecy of a young woman with child. Isaiah's prediction held near-term significance for the beleaguered Judean ruler. … Continue reading A Virgin Shall Bear a Son