"Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!""
— Isaiah 6:8
Significance
Isaiah prophesied extensively about the coming Messiah, including His virgin birth, suffering, death, and kingdom. His prophecies about Jesus are quoted more in the New Testament than any other prophet.
Life Events
Received vision of God's holiness in the temple
Lips cleansed with coal from the altar
Called to prophetic ministry
Prophesied to four kings of Judah
Predicted the virgin birth of the Messiah
Foretold the suffering servant (Jesus)
Warned of judgment and promised restoration
Wrote 66 chapters of prophecy
Spiritual Lessons
God's holiness demands our reverence
Confession and cleansing precede service
Willingness to serve God despite opposition
God's plans extend far beyond our lifetime
Hope exists even in times of judgment
The Messiah was promised long before He came
