Jesus came to bring genuine life to mankind.
Israel had a long, complicated history with kingship. The people didn’t want a divine ruler and asked for an earthly one (1 Samuel 8:10-22). Just a short while later, Solomon—the nation’s third king—lost his connection with God because of disobedience. And by the time of Isaiah’s prophecy in today’s passage, Israel’s kingly line seemed to be dying. In time, God’s people were conquered and taken...
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