Although Ahaz rejected the sign of Immanuel, the effects of the LORD’s promise would still be felt by Ahaz in his own day. Isaiah spells out how that rejected promise will bring judgment upon the LORD’s faithless people, even as the LORD promises that a remnant will remain. Through a Word from the LORD, Isaiah has a son whose name proclaims that the LORD will make good on His Word. Yet the reality that Isaiah has rejected the Gospel promise, opting for something that seemed more practical to him, means that Assyria will come in judgment against Judah and Jerusalem. Even still, the LORD’S Word will stand forever over all nations, because He is with us.

Rev. Andrew Preus, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Haven, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 7:18-8:10.

"The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 1-39. The prophet proclaims to the people of his day and throughout history that the Holy One of Israel alone is exalted. Those who put their trust in the strength of man will be brought low, but those who trust in the LORD will see that He is their Immanuel. Jesus is God with us who reigns over the kingdom of God forever and ever!

Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: [email protected]