In this episode, we look at some connections between Isaiah and the New Testament book of Matthew. Isaiah's prophecies vividly depict a God whose power is unmatched, but a God who acts in unexpected ways. Jesus is this unexpected one, bringing God's power, not through rock-shattering but through acts of healing, mercy, and teaching. This counterintuitive approach is highlighted during John the Baptist's moment of doubt while imprisoned.

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