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People were deaf to Jesus’ words.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 6:9-12: (9) And He said, "Go and say to this people, 'Indeed you hear, but you do not understand; indeed you see, but you do not know.' (10) This people's heart is becoming fat, and his ears are becoming heavy, and his eyes are becoming sealed, lest he see with his eyes, and hear with his ears, and his heart understand, and he repent and be healed." (11) And I said, "Until when, O Lord?" And He said, "Until cities be desolate without inhabitant and houses without people, and the ground lies waste and desolate. (12) And the Lord removes the people far away, and the deserted places be many in the midst of the land.

Proof:
Matthew 13:13-15: (13) Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. (14) And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: 'Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive; (15) For the hearts of this people have grown dull. [Their] ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with [their] eyes and hear with [their] ears, Lest they should understand with [their] hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.'

Acts 28:23-29: (23) So when they had appointed him a day, many came to him at [his] lodging, to whom he explained and solemnly testified of the kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus from both the Law of Moses and the Prophets, from morning till evening. (24) And some were persuaded by the things which were spoken, and some disbelieved. (25) So when they did not agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had said one word: "The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers, (26) saying, 'Go to this people and say: "Hearing you will hear, and shall not understand; And seeing you will see, and not perceive; (27) For the hearts of this people have grown dull. [Their] ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with [their] eyes and hear with [their] ears, Lest they should understand with [their] hearts and turn, So that I should heal them." ' (28) "Therefore let it be known to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will hear it!" (29) And when he had said these words, the Jews departed and had a great dispute among themselves.

G-d is speaking specifically to Isaiah.

Verse 9 reads “Go and say to this people”. You can plainly see that G-d is commanding Isaiah to go to a specific people. This is obviously not a prophecy for a future messiah and a future people.

What are these verses talking about? They are talking about how the people who are in Isaiah’s time have seen miracles from G-d yet the people did not strive to know G-d. The people intend to not listen to the words of the prophets due to fear. However, there will be a time that they will repent and return to G-d. Unfortunately, the repentance will not come until the Land has expelled them and they languish in exile.

Jesus was born of a virgin.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 7:14: Therefore, the Lord, of His own, shall give you a sign; behold, the young woman (almah) is with child, and she shall bear a son, and she shall call his name Immanuel.

Proof:
Matthew 1:18-23: (18) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. (19) Then Joseph her husband, being a just [man], and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to put her away secretly. (20) But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. (21) And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins." (22) So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: (23) "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us."

Luke 1:35: And the angel answered and said to her, "[The] Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.

The word used is translated as young maiden and not virgin and the young maiden (or young woman). Almah means a young woman of marriageable age and has nothing to do with being a virgin or not.

Jewish Translation - Psalm 68:26: Singers went first, minstrels afterwards, in the midst of maidens (הָעַלְמָה) playing timbrels.

Christian Translation - Psalm 68:26: The singers went before, the players on instruments [followed] after; Among [them were] the maidens (הָעַלְמָה) playing timbrels.

The Hebrew term for virgin is betulah.

Jewish Translation - Isaiah 23:4: Be ashamed, for the sea said, the stronghold of the sea, saying, "I have not travailed, nor have I borne, neither have I reared young men nor have I raised virgins (בְתוּלוֹת)."

Christian Translation - Isaiah 23:4: Be ashamed, O Sidon; For the sea has spoken, The strength of the sea, saying, "I do not labor, nor bring forth children; Neither do I rear young men, [Nor] bring up virgins (בְתוּלוֹת)."

The Greek word parthenos (παρθένος) used in Matthew 1:23 can mean virgin but it can also mean maiden. The Greek word is ambiguous but the Hebrew term is absolute.

Some Christian Old Testaments translate the word in question as "young maiden."

Isaiah 7:14: Well then, the Lord himself will give you a sign; a young woman who is pregnant will have a son and will name him ‘Immanual’. (Good News Bible, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1976)

Footnote: The Hebrew word here translated “young woman” is not the particular term for “virgin,” but refers to any young woman of marriageable age. The use of “virgin” in Matthew 1:23 reflects a Greek translation of the Old Testament made some 500 years after Isaiah.

Isaiah 7:14: The Lord will give you a sign in any case: It is this: the young woman is with child and will give birth to a son whom she will call Immanuel. (The New Jerusalem Bible Reader’s Edition, Doubleday, 1990)

Footnote: Perhaps Ahaz’s wife, about to give birth to Hezekiah, but Isaiah sees it as symbolic of the fulfillment of royal messianic prophecies. For ‘young woman’ Greek read ‘virgin’, interpreted by Matthew of Mary.

Isaiah 7:14: Therefore Adonai himself will give you people a sign: the young woman will become pregnant, bear a son and name him ‘Immanu El [God is with us].’ (The Complete Jewish Bible, Jewish New Testament Publications, 1998)

Footnote: The Hebrew word ‘almah in Isaiah 7:14 means “a young woman,” and in the context of the Tanakh always “a young woman of unsullied reputation,” which is why the Jewish translators of the Septuagint, the Greek version of the Tanakh prepared 200 years before Yeshua’s birth, rendered this word into Greek as parthenos, “virgin”; this is the word used in Mattituahu 1:23.

The Christian Scriptures mistranslate this verse to make it appear as if it were a future prophecy (with regards to the pregnancy). We can plainly see that she was pregnant at the time of this prophecy.

Jewish: Therefore, the Lord, of His own, shall give you a sign; behold, the young woman is with child, and she shall bear a son, and she shall call his name Immanuel.

Christian: Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.

The prophecy is not about the virginity or non-virginity of the woman nor is the prophecy about the birth. In reality, the prophecy is what will happen during the child's life.

Isaiah 7:14-16: (14) Therefore, the Lord, of His own, shall give you a sign; behold, the young woman is with child, and she shall bear a son, and she shall call his name Immanuel. (15) Cream and honey he shall eat when he knows to reject bad and choose good. (16) For, when the lad does not yet know to reject bad and choose good, the land whose two kings you dread, shall be abandoned."

Jesus was not named Immanuel.

The name Immanuel means God is with us. There is no problem with such a name within the Jewish context. There are many names with similar meanings such as Michah which means Who is Like G-d.

Jesus’ name most likely was Yehoshua – Joshua. This name means the Lord is salvation. This is not the same as God is with us.

The child spoken of in Isaiah is the son of King Ahaz or, alternatively, a child of Isaiah. This prophecy was already fulfilled.

II Kings 15:30: And Hoshea the son of Elah revolted against Pekah the son of Remaliah, and he struck him and slew him, and reigned in his stead, in the twentieth year of Jotham the son of Uzziah.

II Kings 16:9: And the king of Assyria heeded him, and the king of Assyria went up to Damascus and seized it, and exiled [its inhabitants] to Kir, and he slew Rezin.

Isaiah 8:4: For, when the lad does not yet know to call, 'Father' and 'mother,' the wealth of Damascus and the plunder of Samaria shall be carried off before the king of Assyria."

Jesus was a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.

Prophecy (1):
Isaiah 8:14-15: (14) And it shall be for a portent and a stone upon which to dash oneself and for a rock upon which to stumble for the two houses of Israel, who came to be for a snare and a trap for the inhabitants of Jerusalem. (15) And many shall stumble upon them, and fall and be broken, and be trapped and caught.

Proof:
I Peter 2:8: … and "A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense." They stumble, being disobedient to the word, to which they also were appointed.

This is a prophecy about Shebna and Pekah who plotted to overthrow the kingdom of the House of David.

The stone and the rock are references to stumbling. Shebna’s and Pekah’s stumbling will cause them to be destroyed instead of Jerusalem.

Upon the stone and rock, these two and their companions shall fall into the hands of their enemies. Pekah was assassinated by Hoshea. The ten tribes fell into the hands of Sennacherib. Shebna went out of Jerusalem when Sennacherib abandoned it to march on the king of Cush.

Prophecy (2):
Isaiah 8:23-9:1: (23) For there is no weariness to the one who oppresses her; like the first time, he dealt mildly, [exiling only] the land of Zebulun and the land of Naftali, and the last one he dealt harshly, the way of the sea, and the other side of the Jordan, the attraction of the nations. (1) The people who walked in darkness, have seen a great light; those who dwell in the land of the shadow of death, light shone upon them.

Proof:
Matthew 4:12-17: (12) Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. (13) And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, (14) that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: (15) "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, [By] the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles: (16) The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned." (17) From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

This is referring to G-d dealing mildly by exiling Zebulun and Naphtali.

The verse in chapter nine that refers to a “light” is speaking about the inhabitants of Jerusalem, who were darkened by their concern of falling into the hands of Sennacherib. When Sennacherib was defeated light shone upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Jesus was the literal son of G-d with power.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 9:5: For a child has been born to us, a son given to us, and the authority is upon his shoulder, and the wondrous adviser, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, called his name, "the prince of peace."

Proof:
Luke 1:32: He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.

John 1:14: And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

I Timothy 3:16: And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

Romans 1:3-4: (3) …concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, (4) and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.

This prophecy was about Hezekiah.

Jewish translation: For a child has been born to us, a son given to us, and the authority is upon his shoulder, and the wondrous adviser, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, called his name, "the prince of peace."

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (NKJV)

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (NIV)

For a son has been born for us, a son has been given to us, and dominion has been laid on his shoulders; and this is the name he has been given, ‘Wonder-Counsellor, Mighty-God, Eternal-Father, Prince of Peace’ (The New Jerusalem Bible)

We see from the correct translation of the verse in Isaiah that this verse refers to a person already born at the time of the prophecy – not some to be born hundreds of years later. We also see that the authority was already placed upon his shoulder – not authority of a future time.

In addition, his name was already given to him – this is not the name of a future person.

This prophecy was about Hezekiah – Ahaz’s son – who would become king.

Hezekiah’s role was to bring Judah back from their wickedness and lead the righteous remnant. This verse speaks of the wonders that G-d did for Hezekiah by sparing the kingdom from Sennacherib and his army during the siege of Jerusalem.

Jesus was called the wonderful one, counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, and prince of peace.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 9:5: For a child has been born to us, a son given to us, and the authority is upon his shoulder, and the wondrous adviser, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, called his name, "the prince of peace."

Proof:
Luke 4:22: So all bore witness to Him, and marveled at the gracious words which proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, "Is this not Joseph's son?"

Matthew 13:54: When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, "Where did this [Man] get this wisdom and [these] mighty works?

Matthew 1:23: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us."

Matthew 11:20: Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent…

John 8:58: Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM."

John 16:33: These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."

The titles belong to both G-d and Hezekiah.

The titles “the wondrous adviser, the mighty G-d, the everlasting Father” are all related to G-d. The title “the prince of peace” is the only one that refers to the child himself.

Wondrous refers to the wonder of the sun going backwards on G-d’s command when Hezekiah was miraculously cured from his illness.

Isaiah 38:8: Behold I return the shade of the steps that it went down on the steps of Ahaz by the sun backwards ten steps, and the sun returned ten steps on the steps that it had descended.

Adviser refers to the time when Hezekiah and his staff came up with a plan when Sennacherib sieged Jerusalem.

II Chronicles 32:3: And he took counsel with his officers and his mighty men to stop up the waters of the fountains that were outside the city, and they assisted him.

Mighty G-d – which can also be translated as Mighty Hero – refers to the destruction of Sennacherib’s army.

II Chronicles 32:21: And the Lord sent an angel, and he destroyed every mighty warrior and ruler and officer in the camp of the king of Assyria, and he returned shamefacedly to his land, and he entered the temple of his god, and some of his own issue felled him there with the sword.

Everlasting Father alludes to the fact that due to Hezekiah’s righteousness, the Davidic dynasty was prolonged and has been preserved for the eternal future.

II Chronicles 32:22: And the Lord saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria and from the hand of all, and He led them from roundabout.

Prince of Peace refers to the prolonged peace that occurred during the reign of Hezekiah.

II Chronicles 30:25: And the entire congregation of Judah and the priests and the Levites and the entire congregation that came from Israel, and the strangers that came from the land of Israel, and those who dwelt in Judah, rejoiced.

How can this refer to a prince of peace?

Matthew 10:34: [Jesus said] "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. …”

Jesus was an heir to David’s eternal throne.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 9:6: To him who increases the authority, and for peace without end, on David's throne and on his kingdom, to establish it and to support it with justice and with righteousness; from now and to eternity, the zeal of the Lord of Hosts shall accomplish this.

Proof:
Matthew 1:1,6 (1) The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham … (6) and Jesse begot David the king. David the king begot Solomon by her [who had been the wife] of Uriah.

Jesus is ineligible for the throne of David.

Jesus is not eligible for David’s throne. He is not a direct, biological descendent of David.

Matthew 1:18: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus – in the genealogy of Matthew – is a descendent of Jeconiah.

Matthew 1:12: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jeconiah begot Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begot Zerubbabel.

However in Jeremiah 22:30 we see that the descendants of Jeconiah are cut off from ever sitting on the throne of David. Therefore, Jesus is not eligible for David’s throne.

Jeremiah 22:30: So said the Lord: Inscribe this man [Jeconiah] childless, a man who will not prosper in his days, for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David or ruling anymore in Judah.

This prophecy was about Hezekiah.

Hezekiah’s role was to bring Judah back from their wickedness and lead the righteous remnant. This verse speaks of the wonders that G-d did for Hezekiah by sparing the kingdom from Sennacherib and his army during the siege of Jerusalem.

Jesus established an everlasting kingdom.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 9:6: To him who increases the authority, and for peace without end, on David's throne and on his kingdom, to establish it and to support it with justice and with righteousness; from now and to eternity, the zeal of the Lord of Hosts shall accomplish this.

Proof:
Luke 1:32-33: (32) He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. (33) And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end."

Jesus is ineligible for the throne of David.

Jesus is not eligible for David’s throne. He is not a direct, biological descendent of David.

Matthew 1:18: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus – in the genealogy of Matthew – is a descendent of Jeconiah.

Matthew 1:12: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jeconiah begot Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begot Zerubbabel.

However in Jeremiah 22:30 we see that the descendants of Jeconiah are cut off from ever sitting on the throne of David. Therefore, Jesus is not eligible for David’s throne.

Jeremiah 22:30: So said the Lord: Inscribe this man [Jeconiah] childless, a man who will not prosper in his days, for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David or ruling anymore in Judah.

Jesus never established a kingdom.

Jesus never established an eternal kingdom. Jesus was never a king. This is not a prophecy that was ever fulfilled by him.

This prophecy was about Hezekiah.

Hezekiah’s role was to bring Judah back from their wickedness and lead the righteous remnant. This verse speaks of the wonders that G-d did for Hezekiah by sparing the kingdom from Sennacherib and his army during the siege of Jerusalem.

Jesus had a character of justice.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 9:6: To him who increases the authority, and for peace without end, on David's throne and on his kingdom, to establish it and to support it with justice and with righteousness; from now and to eternity, the zeal of the Lord of Hosts shall accomplish this.

Proof:
John 5:30: I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.

Righteousness comes from the Father.

Jesus is saying that his judgment is righteous because it comes from the Father. He is not claiming a character of justice because he is a god.

Jesus was a Nazarene.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 11:1: And a shoot shall spring forth from the stem of Jesse, and a twig shall sprout from his roots.

Proof:
Matthew 2:23: And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, "He shall be called a Nazarene."

Luke 3:23, 32: (23) Now Jesus Himself began [His ministry at] about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) [the] son of Joseph, [the son] of Heli, … (32) [the son] of Jesse, [the son] of Obed, [the son] of Boaz, [the son] of Salmon, [the son] of Nahshon

The Nazirite.

The verse from Matthew supposedly refers to this particular prophecy.

Judges 13:5: “…Because you shall conceive, and bear a son; and a razor shall not come upon his head, for a Nazirite to God shall the lad be from the womb; and he will begin to save Israel from the hand of the Philistines."

The word used in Judges is Nazirite – someone who has taken the Nazirite vows as described in Number 6:1-21. Jesus was not a Nazirite.

The prophecy of the Nazerene.

The verse in Matthew speaks of the prophets saying "He shall be called a Nazarene." The problem is that there is no such prophecy. The city of Nazareth is never mentioned in the Tanach.

Jesus was the anointed One by the Holy Spirit.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 11:2: And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and heroism, a spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.

Proof:
Matthew 3:16-17: (16) When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him. (17) And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Jesus is not an offshoot of Jesse.

The spirit of G-d will rest upon the shoot of Jesse referred to in verse one. This shoot of Jesse is the coming Messiah. The coming Messiah will be a physical, direct descendant of David through Solomon.

Jesus is not eligible for David’s throne. He is not a direct, biological descendent of David.

Matthew 1:18: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus is listed as a "descendant" of David through both Nathan and Solomon.

Matthew 1:6: … and Jesse begot David the king. David the king begot Solomon by her [who had been the wife] of Uriah.

Luke 3:31: … [the son] of Melea, [the son] of Menan, [the son] of Mattathah, [the son] of Nathan, [the son] of David…

Jesus is ineligible because he is a supposed descendant of Jeconiah.

Matthew 1:12: And after they were brought to Babylon, Jeconiah begot Shealtiel, and Shealtiel begot Zerubbabel.

The descendants of Jeconiah are cut off from ever sitting on the throne of David. Therefore, Jesus is not eligible for David’s throne.

Jeremiah 22:30: So said the Lord: Inscribe this man [Jeconiah] childless, a man who will not prosper in his days, for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting on the throne of David or ruling anymore in Judah.

Jesus showed the character of truth.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 11:4: And he shall judge the poor justly, and he shall chastise with equity the humble of the earth, and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth and with the breath of his lips he shall put the wicked to death.

Proof:
John 14:6: Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

There are multiple ways to "salvation" that do NOT include a human sacrifice.

Isaiah 12:2: Here is the God of my salvation, I shall trust and not fear; for the strength and praise of the Eternal the Lord was my salvation."

Psalm 68:20-21: (20) Blessed is the Lord; every day God lavishes upon us our salvation forever. (21) God is to us the God of salvations, but God the Lord has the ways to death.

Ezekiel 33:14-16: (14) And when I say of the wicked man, "You shall surely die," and he repents of his sin and performs justice and righteousness, (15) The wicked man will return the pledge, he will repay the theft; in the statutes of life he walked, not to commit injustice-he will surely live, he will not die. (16) All his sins that he sinned will not be remembered for him: he performed justice and righteousness; he will surely live.

Hosea 14:3: Take words with yourselves and return to the Lord. Say, "You shall forgive all iniquity and teach us [the] good [way], and let us render [for] bulls [the offering of] our lips.

Jesus had gentiles seeking him.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 11:10: And it shall come to pass on that day, that the root of Jesse, which stands as a banner for peoples, to him shall the nations inquire, and his peace shall be [with] honor.

Proof:
John 12:18-21: (18) For this reason the people also met Him, because they heard that He had done this sign. (19) The Pharisees therefore said among themselves, "You see that you are accomplishing nothing. Look, the world has gone after Him!" (20) Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. (21) Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."

The Nations did not seek out Jesus as prophesied about the true Messiah.

At the End of Days, the Nations of the world will come to seek the true Messiah. When the true Messiah arrives, all Nations will seek him and come to know G-d through him. Did all the Nations come and seek Jesus? No, this is obviously not a fact for there is still idolatry in the world and Christianity continues to seek to spread their message to the world.

Jesus was called Yeshua.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 12:2: Here is the God of my salvation, I shall trust and not fear; for the strength and praise of the Eternal the Lord was my salvation."

Proof:
Matthew 1:21: "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins."

This "prophecy" contradicts another "prophecy" claimed by Christianity.

Isaiah 7:14: Therefore, the Lord, of His own, shall give you a sign; behold, the young woman is with child, and she shall bear a son, and she shall call his name Immanuel.

Is the prophecy that he will be called Immanuel or is the prophecy that he will be called “Jesus”? The name Immanuel means God with us but “Jesus” means G-d is salvation. Which prophecy is the correct one?

In the original Greek, Jesus would be Ἰησοῦς (ē-ā-sü's) which is a form of יְהוֹשֻׁעַ (Joshua) which means G-d is salvation. The first mention of Joshua was in the Torah during the Exodus. Does this mean that since יְהוֹשֻׁעַ was first mentioned in the Torah that בִּן-נוּן יְהוֹשֻׁעַ was also a god of salvation?

Yes, names do in fact carry significance in the Tanach but that does not mean that if the name of G-d is used in a name that the person is in fact G-d Himself. Would Christianity also claim that יְשַׁעְיָהוּ – Isaiah whose name also means G-d is salvation is also G-d Himself? What about אֲבִישׁוּעַ - Abishua whose name means my father is deliverance? Is Abishua G-d incarnate? What about מַלְכִּישׁוּעַ - Malchi-shua whose name means my king save? Is Malchi-shua G-d incarnate?

Jesus was resurrected from the dead.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 25:8: He has concealed death forever, and the Lord God shall wipe the tears off every face, and the shame of His people He shall remove from upon the entire earth, for the Lord has spoken.

Proof:
I Corinthians 15:54: So when this corruptible has put on incorruption, and this mortal has put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written: "Death is swallowed up in victory."

This supposed prophecy is a misquotation.

There is no indication that “death is swallowed up in victory” found in the passage from Isaiah. Look at the verse in Isaiah and you will notice that it also says that the shame of His people will be removed from the entire earth. This has obviously not yet happened.

Jesus had the power of resurrection.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 26:19: May Your dead live, 'My corpses shall rise; awaken and sing, you who dwell in the dust, for a dew of lights is your dew, and [to the] earth You shall cast the slackers.

Proof:
John 11:43-44: (43) Now when He had said these things, He cried with a loud voice, "Lazarus, come forth!" (44) And he who had died came out bound hand and foot with graveclothes, and his face was wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, "Loose him, and let him go."

This is not a prophecy about the messiah having control over resurrection.

Isaiah is asking that G-d will allow those who went to their graves for His sake, be raised up again. This is in opposition to Isaiah’s stand in verse 14 where he asks G-d to not raise those who were slackers in Torah. This is not a prophecy about the messiah having control over resurrection. This is a request that G-d Himself shall raise the righteous dead.

Jesus was the cornerstone.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 28:16: Therefore, thus said my Lord God: Behold I am laying a stone for a foundation in Zion: a sturdy stone, a precious cornerstone, a secure foundation. Let the believer not expect it soon.

Proof:
Acts 4:11-12: (11) "This is the 'stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' (12) "Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."

Jesus did not weed out the wicked as prophesied.

According to Rashi, this is indeed a Messianic prophecy. It speaks of a time when the true Messiah arrives to weed out the wicked. Notice however, that the last part of this verse is ignored. I contend that this piece of the prophecy is ignored because it does not fit in with the supposed prophecy of Jesus.

Matthew 24:33-34: (33) "So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors! (34) "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.”

According to Jesus, the supposed cornerstone, the prophecy (weeding out of the wicked) is at hand. Yet in the verse from Isaiah, it clearly states that this prophecy will not come soon.

Jesus healed the blind, deaf, lame, and mute.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 29:18: And on that day the deaf shall hear the words of the book, and out of the obscurity and out of darkness shall the eyes of the blind see.

Proof:                  
Matthew 11:5: The blind see and the lame walk; the lepers are cleansed and the deaf hear; the dead are raised up and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

This prophecy is about a specific day.

This entire passage is Isaiah’s prophecy regarding those who refuse to return to G-d. G-d – through Isaiah – is cursing the people and telling them that outsiders will come and defeat the people as punishment for their sins.

Look closely at the passage in Yeshayahu and notice that it says “on that day”. This prophecy is talking about a specific day.

Joy will increase for those who continue to worship G-d.

In the very next verse, the prophecy continues.

Isaiah 29:19: And those who suffered shall increase their joy in the Lord, and the impoverished people shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

This is a continuation of the prophecy that says that those who continued to follow G-d would be increased in joy and they shall continue to praise G-d. After Jesus’ supposed death, those who continued to follow G-d had their lives turn increasingly harsh. This does not fit into the prophecy.

Jesus wished to be a shelter.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 32:2: And the man shall be as a hiding- place from the wind and a shelter from the rain, as rivulets of water in an arid land, as the shade of a huge rock in a weary land.

Proof:
Matthew 23:37: O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the one who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!

The person spoken about in Isaiah is a man.

According to Christianity Jesus is G-d which means this verse is not about Jesus.

The man spoken about in this verse is a reference back to verse one.

Isaiah 32:1 Behold for righteousness shall a king reign, and over princes who rule with justice.

This man in verse two is a king. Jesus never reigned as a king.

The man referenced in verse two is Hezekiah.

This entire prophecy is about Hezekiah and his ability to lead the two tribes from the southern kingdom and the remaining remnant of the ten tribes from the northern kingdom.

Jesus was never a shied for the people.

Nnotice that in the verse from Matthew it states “How often I wanted to gather your children together…”. This implies that Jesus was never a shield for the people. But, in the verse from Yeshayahu, it states that the man will in fact be a shelter.

Jesus was preceded by John the Baptizer.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 40:3: A voice calls, "In the desert, clear the way of the Lord, straighten out in the wilderness, a highway for our God."

Proof:
Matthew 3:3: For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.'"

The voice is calling for a return of the exiles.

This is clearly a reference to the return of the exiles back to Jerusalem. The voice is calling out for the return of the exiles back to Jerusalem and the defeat of their enemies.

Isaiah 40:10-11: (10) Behold the Lord God shall come with a strong [hand], and His arm rules for Him; behold His reward is with Him, and His recompense is before Him. (11) Like a shepherd [who] tends his flock, with his arm he gathers lambs, and in his bosom he carries [them], the nursing ones he leads.

John the Baptizer was not the forerunner (Elijah)of the Messiah.

There is a belief in Judaism that Elijah will be the forerunner of the Mosiach. Christianity claims that John the Baptizer is Elijah. There are a couple problems with this assumption.

First, the idea of Elijah being the forerunner of the Messiah was not even known in the first century CE.

According to Morris M. Faierstein “contrary to the accepted scholarly consensus, almost no evidence has been preserved which indicates that the concept of Elijah as forerunner of the Messiah was widely known or accepted in the first century C.E.”  ---Why Do the Scribes Say That Elijah Must Come First? (Journal of Biblical Literature 100 (1981) 75-86)

Second, John the Baptizer denies that he is Elijah.

John 1:21: And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?" He said, "I am not." "Are you the Prophet?" And he answered, "No."

Jesus was like a compassionate shepherd.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 40:11: Like a shepherd [who] tends his flock, with his arm he gathers lambs, and in his bosom he carries [them], the nursing ones he leads.

Proof:
John 10:11: I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.

This verse is about consoling Israel regarding their ultimate redemption.

If we look at this verse within context we see that G-d is calling to the prophets to console the Children of Israel. This chapter is a future prophecy which tells the Children of Israel that they will ultimately be redeemed. Verse eleven is simply telling the Children of Israel that G-d cares for them and will watch over them as a good shepherd watches over and cares for his flock.

This verse does not refer specifically to Jesus.

Even if this were a messianic prophecy, it does not specifically point to Jesus. There were plenty of shepherds – both literal and figurative – in the Tanach and afterward. Why could this verse not just as easily refer to Rabbi Akiva or Bar-Kochba? Both of whom were shepherds to the Children of Israel and laid down their lives for them?

Jesus was the redeeming servant.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 42:1-4: (1) Behold My servant, I will support him, My chosen one, whom My soul desires; I have placed My spirit upon him, he shall promulgate justice to the nations. (2) He shall neither cry nor shall he raise [his voice]; and he shall not make his voice heard outside. (3) A breaking reed he shall not break; and a flickering flaxen wick he shall not quench; with truth shall he execute justice. (4) Neither shall he weaken nor shall he be broken, until he establishes justice in the land, and for his instruction, islands shall long.

Proof:
Matthew 12:18-21: (18) "Behold! My Servant whom I have chosen, My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased! I will put My Spirit upon Him, And He will declare justice to the Gentiles. (19) He will not quarrel nor cry out, Nor will anyone hear His voice in the streets. (20) A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench, Till He sends forth justice to victory; (21) And in His name Gentiles will trust."

Israel is the servant spoken of in Isaiah.

This entire prophecy rests upon the meaning of who the servant is in the verse from Isaiah. Christianity claims this servant is Jesus. However, this is incorrect.

Psalms 135:4: For God chose Jacob for Himself, Israel for His treasure.

Isaiah 45:4: For the sake of My servant Jacob, and Israel My chosen one, and I called to you by your name; I surnamed you, yet you have not known Me.

Isaiah 41:8-9: (8) But you, Israel My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, who loved Me, (9) Whom I grasped from the ends of the earth, and from its nobles I called you, and I said to you, "You are My servant"; I chose you and I did not despise you.

Jesus did cry and raise his voice.

Verse two of Isaiah states that the servant “shall neither cry nor shall he raise [his voice]”.

Matthew 27:45-46, 50: (45) Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. (46) And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" … (50) And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.

Verse two refers to the fact that in the End Times, the Nations will come to learn from Israel on their own. Israel will not need to proselytize.

Jesus did not sit in judgment and was himself judged.

John 18:33-38: (33) Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" (34) Jesus answered him, "Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?" (35) Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?" (36) Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here." (37) Pilate therefore said to Him, "Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say [rightly] that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." (38) Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?" And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, "I find no fault in Him at all.

The Nations will come to Israel in the End Times who will sit on a seat of justice.

Jesus was weakened and broken.

Matthew 27:45-46, 50: (45) Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. (46) And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" … (50) And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.

Jesus was delighted in by God.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 42:1: Behold My servant, I will support him, My chosen one, whom My soul desires; I have placed My spirit upon him, he shall promulgate justice to the nations.

Proof:
Matthew 3:17: And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

Matthew 17:5: While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!"

Israel is the servant spoken of in Isaiah.

This entire prophecy rests upon the meaning of who the servant is in the verse from Isaiah. Christianity claims this servant is Jesus. However, this is incorrect.

Psalms 135:4: For God chose Jacob for Himself, Israel for His treasure.

Isaiah 45:4: For the sake of My servant Jacob, and Israel My chosen one, and I called to you by your name; I surnamed you, yet you have not known Me.

Isaiah 41:8-9: (8) But you, Israel My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, who loved Me, (9) Whom I grasped from the ends of the earth, and from its nobles I called you, and I said to you, "You are My servant"; I chose you and I did not despise you.

Jesus showed worldwide compassion by spreading his teachings.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 42:1, 6: (1) Behold My servant, I will support him, My chosen one, whom My soul desires; I have placed My spirit upon him, he shall promulgate justice to the nations. … (6) I am the Lord; I called you with righteousness and I will strengthen your hand; and I formed you, and I made you for a people's covenant, for a light to nations.

Proof:
Matthew 28:19-20: (19) "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

Israel is the servant spoken of in Isaiah.

This entire prophecy rests upon the meaning of who the servant is in the verse from Isaiah. Christianity claims this servant is Jesus. However, this is incorrect.

Psalms 135:4: For God chose Jacob for Himself, Israel for His treasure.

Isaiah 45:4: For the sake of My servant Jacob, and Israel My chosen one, and I called to you by your name; I surnamed you, yet you have not known Me.

Isaiah 41:8-9: (8) But you, Israel My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, who loved Me, (9) Whom I grasped from the ends of the earth, and from its nobles I called you, and I said to you, "You are My servant"; I chose you and I did not despise you.

Jesus, according to Christianity, was not "formed".

Verse six is a direct reference to Isaiah himself. Notice it says that G-d “formed you”. This cannot refer to Jesus since, according to Christianity, Jesus always existed and is not a created being.

Jesus was meek and lowly and did not cry.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 42:2-3: (2) He shall neither cry nor shall he raise [his voice]; and he shall not make his voice heard outside. (3) A breaking reed he shall not break; and a flickering flaxen wick he shall not quench; with truth shall he execute justice.

Proof:
Matthew 11:28-30: (28) "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (30) For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Israel is the servant spoken of in Isaiah.

This entire prophecy rests upon the meaning of who the servant is in the verse from Isaiah. Christianity claims this servant is Jesus. However, this is incorrect.

Psalms 135:4: For God chose Jacob for Himself, Israel for His treasure.

Isaiah 45:4: For the sake of My servant Jacob, and Israel My chosen one, and I called to you by your name; I surnamed you, yet you have not known Me.

Isaiah 41:8-9: (8) But you, Israel My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, who loved Me, (9) Whom I grasped from the ends of the earth, and from its nobles I called you, and I said to you, "You are My servant"; I chose you and I did not despise you.

The servant is not called meek and lowly.

Verse two says nothing about the servant being meek and lowly. In fact, what this verse references is to the End Times when the Nations will come to learn from Israel on their own. Israel will not need to proselytize.

Jesus did cry out and make his voice heard.

Matthew 27:45-46, 50: (45) Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. (46) And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" … (50) And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.

Jesus did make his voice heard outside.

Matthew 28:19-20: (19) "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (20) teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

Jesus brought hope to the hopeless.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 42:3: A breaking reed he shall not break; and a flickering flaxen wick he shall not quench; with truth shall he execute justice.

Proof:
John 4:10: Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water."

Israel is the servant spoken of in Isaiah.

This entire prophecy rests upon the meaning of who the servant is in the verse from Isaiah. Christianity claims this servant is Jesus. However, this is incorrect.

Psalms 135:4: For God chose Jacob for Himself, Israel for His treasure.

Isaiah 45:4: For the sake of My servant Jacob, and Israel My chosen one, and I called to you by your name; I surnamed you, yet you have not known Me.

Isaiah 41:8-9: (8) But you, Israel My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, who loved Me, (9) Whom I grasped from the ends of the earth, and from its nobles I called you, and I said to you, "You are My servant"; I chose you and I did not despise you.

There is not mention of bringing hope to the hopeless.

In verse three there is not mention of the servant bringing hope to the hopeless as indicated by the Christian proof text of John.

Jesus did not sit in judgment and was himself judged.

John 18:33-38: (33) Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" (34) Jesus answered him, "Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?" (35) Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?" (36) Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here." (37) Pilate therefore said to Him, "Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say [rightly] that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." (38) Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?" And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, "I find no fault in Him at all.

The Nations will come to Israel in the End Times who will sit on a seat of justice.

Jesus taught and was a light unto the nations.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 42:4, 6: (4) Neither shall he weaken nor shall he be broken, until he establishes justice in the land, and for his instruction, islands shall long. … (6) I am the Lord; I called you with righteousness and I will strengthen your hand; and I formed you, and I made you for a people's covenant, for a light to nations.

Proof:
John 12:26: "If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also. If anyone serves Me, him My Father will honor.”

Luke 2:32: A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.

Israel is the servant spoken of in Isaiah.

This entire prophecy rests upon the meaning of who the servant is in the verse from Isaiah. Christianity claims this servant is Jesus. However, this is incorrect.

Psalms 135:4: For God chose Jacob for Himself, Israel for His treasure.

Isaiah 45:4: For the sake of My servant Jacob, and Israel My chosen one, and I called to you by your name; I surnamed you, yet you have not known Me.

Isaiah 41:8-9: (8) But you, Israel My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, who loved Me, (9) Whom I grasped from the ends of the earth, and from its nobles I called you, and I said to you, "You are My servant"; I chose you and I did not despise you.

Jesus was weakened and broken.

Matthew 27:45-46, 50: (45) Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. (46) And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" … (50) And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.

Jesus did not sit in judgment and was himself judged.

John 18:33-38: (33) Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, "Are You the King of the Jews?" (34) Jesus answered him, "Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?" (35) Pilate answered, "Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?" (36) Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here." (37) Pilate therefore said to Him, "Are You a king then?" Jesus answered, "You say [rightly] that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice." (38) Pilate said to Him, "What is truth?" And when he had said this, he went out again to the Jews, and said to them, "I find no fault in Him at all.

Jesus did not come to teach the gentiles.

Matthew 10:5-6: (5) These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. (6) "But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”

Matthew 15:24: But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

Jesus was a covenant given by God.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 42:6: (6) I am the Lord; I called you with righteousness and I will strengthen your hand; and I formed you, and I made you for a people's covenant, for a light to nations.

Proof:
Romans 11:27: For this is My covenant with them, When I take away their sins.

Galatians 3:17: And this I say, that the law, which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ, that it should make the promise of no effect.

Hebrews 8:6, 8, 10: (6) But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. … (8) Because finding fault with them, He says: "Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— … (10) For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

Israel is the servant spoken of in Isaiah.

This entire prophecy rests upon the meaning of who the servant is in the verse from Isaiah. Christianity claims this servant is Jesus. However, this is incorrect.

Psalms 135:4: For God chose Jacob for Himself, Israel for His treasure.

Isaiah 45:4: For the sake of My servant Jacob, and Israel My chosen one, and I called to you by your name; I surnamed you, yet you have not known Me.

Isaiah 41:8-9: (8) But you, Israel My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham, who loved Me, (9) Whom I grasped from the ends of the earth, and from its nobles I called you, and I said to you, "You are My servant"; I chose you and I did not despise you.

The redeemer will come to Zion and not from Zion.

Romans 11:27: For this is My covenant with them, When I take away their sins.

This statement actually beings in the previous verse.

Romans 11:26-27: (26) And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: "The Deliverer will come out of Zion, And He will turn away ungodliness from Jacob; (27) For this is My covenant with them, When I take away their sins."

This is in fact a reference to Isaiah 59:20-21: (20) And a redeemer shall come to Zion, and to those who repent of transgression in Jacob, says the Lord. (21) "As for Me, this is My covenant with them," says the Lord. "My spirit, which is upon you and My words that I have placed in your mouth, shall not move from your mouth or from the mouth of your seed and from the mouth of your seed's seed," said the Lord, "from now and to eternity."

Paul has the verse wrong. Romans says “The Deliverer will come out of Zion” when in fact the verse in Isaiah says “a redeemer shall come to Zion”.

The covenant is not a person.

Isaiah 59:21: "As for Me, this is My covenant with them," says the Lord. "My spirit, which is upon you and My words that I have placed in your mouth, shall not move from your mouth or from the mouth of your seed and from the mouth of your seed's seed," said the Lord, "from now and to eternity."

The actual covenant is spelled out in verse 21 – that is the words of G-d will always be with Israel.

The Law is eternal.

Galatians 3:17: And this I say, that the law, which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ, that it should make the promise of no effect.

Paul goes on to say that the Law established at Mount Sinai was given due to transgressions and has now been superseded by Jesus’ teachings. This is patently false.

Numbers 15:15: One rule applies to the assembly, for yourselves and for the proselyte who resides [with you]; one rule applies throughout your generations just as [it is] for you, so [it is] for the proselyte, before the Lord.

G-d does not make mistakes.

Hebrews 8:6, 8, 10: (6) But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. … (8) Because finding fault with them, He says: "Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— … (10) For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the LORD: I will put My laws in their mind and write them on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

Let’s look at verse 7:
Hebrews 8:7 For if that first covenant had been faultless, then no place would have been sought for a second.

Does this mean that Christianity thinks that G-d can make mistakes? This is obviously the case if Christianity believes that the eternal covenant had faults.

When the Messiah comes, all the world will know of G-d.

Hebrews 8:11: None of them shall teach his neighbor, and none his brother, saying, 'Know the LORD,' for all shall know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them.

Verse 11 is completely skipped over in this proof-text. This part of the prophecy has yet to come true.

This whole exchange is based upon Jeremiah 31:30-33: (30) Behold, days are coming, says the Lord, and I will form a covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, a new covenant. (31) Not like the covenant that I formed with their forefathers on the day I took them by the hand to take them out of the land of Egypt, that they broke My covenant, although I was a lord over them, says the Lord. (32) For this is the covenant that I will form with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will place My law in their midst and I will inscribe it upon their hearts, and I will be their God and they shall be My people. (33) And no longer shall one teach his neighbor or [shall] one [teach] his brother, saying, "Know the Lord," for they shall all know Me from their smallest to their greatest, says the Lord, for I will forgive their iniquity and their sin I will no longer remember.

The universal knowledge of G-d is part of the referenced prophecy from Jeremiah. Has this happened yet? No, it has not which means this is not a prophecy about Jesus.

Paul changes the actual text.

Hebrews 8:9: not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt; because they did not continue in My covenant, and I disregarded them, says the LORD.

However, let’s look at Jeremiah 31:31: Not like the covenant that I formed with their forefathers on the day I took them by the hand to take them out of the land of Egypt, that they broke My covenant, although I was a lord [or husband unto] over them, says the Lord.

G-d did NOT disregard the Children of Israel as claimed by Paul.

A covenant is a contractual agreement.

The new covenant is in fact the agreement by Israel to obey the Torah. The covenant is the agreement to follow Torah and not the Torah itself.

Jeremiah 31:32: For this is the covenant that I will form with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will place My law in their midst and I will inscribe it upon their hearts, and I will be their God and they shall be My people.

It clearly states that the new covenant will be the agreement that Israel will turn back to G-d and obey Torah.

Jesus was the only savior.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 43:11: I, I am the Lord, and besides Me there is no Savior.

Proof:
Acts 4:12: Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.

Jesus was not the savior spoken about in this verse.

The verse from Isaiah specifically states that it is the L-rd – G-d – who is the only savior. The name used for G-d that is translated as “Lord” is יהוה .

The Savior is reference in verse one of this chapter.

Isaiah 43:1: And now, so said the Lord, your Creator, O Jacob, and the One Who formed you, O Israel, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you, and I called by your name, you are Mine.

Jesus is not the Creator. He did not form Israel and he did not redeem Israel.

G-d has clearly stated that He is the only Savior.

Jesus was of the Spirit of G-d.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 44:3: As I will pour water on the thirsty and running water on dry land, I will pour My spirit on your seed and My blessing on your offspring.

Proof:
John 16:7, 13: (7) Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. ... (13) However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

Jesus was not the person spoken to in this verse.

We see in the very first verse of this chapter who G-d is speaking to.

Isaiah 44:1: And now, hearken, Jacob My servant, and Israel whom I have chosen.

The subject of this verse will have physcial descendants.

This verse speaks of the seed of Jacob and Israel. It says nothing about a particular individual or the Messiah.

We see in verse four that the promise continues.

Isaiah 44:4: And they shall sprout among the grass like willows on rivulets of water.

Jesus did not have any physical seed according to Christianity.

Jesus was a judge

Prophecy:
Isaiah 45:23: By Myself I swore, righteousness emanated from My mouth, a word, and it shall not be retracted, that to Me shall every knee kneel, every tongue shall swear.

Proof:
John 5:22: For the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son…

Romans 14:11: For it is written: "As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God."

This is not a Messianic prophecy but speaks about Cyrus and the rebuilding of the Jerusalem Temple.

In Isaiah we see Hashem declaring that Cyrus will permit the Jews to leave Babylonia and return to Jerusalem. Upon seeing the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the defeat of many nations, the Nations will declare that Hashem is the Creator and He is the only true God.

There is no indication that this verse from Yeshayahu is a messianic prophecy. It speaks about a specific time and place but does not prophesy about a future messianic event.

The two "proof texts" actually contradict each other.

Notice that the two proof texts actually contradict themselves. In John we see that it is declared that Hashem will not judge but Jesus himself will judge. However, in Romans we see that it is Hashem who will be the judge. This is clearly seen in the next verse.

Romans 14:12: So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

Jesus never judged anyone.

There are no indications that Jesus ever judged anyone.

Jesus was the first and the last

Prophecy:
Isaiah 48:12: Hearken to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, who was called by Me, I am He, I am first, yea I am last.

Proof:
Revelation 1:8,17: (8) "I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End," says the Lord, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty." … (17) And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last.

The subject of the Isaiah verse if Hashem.

The verse from Isaiah is clearly speaking about Hashem Himself. This is revealed in the very next verse.

Isaiah 48:13: Even My hand laid the foundation of the earth, and My right hand measured the heavens with handbreadths; I call them, they stand together.

Jesus was a teacher

Prophecy:
Isaiah 48:17: So said the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, "I am the Lord your God, Who teaches you for your profit, Who leads you by the way you should go.

Proof:
John 3:2: This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him."

The subject of the Isaiah verse if Hashem.

The verse from Isaiah is clearly speaking about Hashem Himself. This is revealed in the very next verse.

Isaiah 48:18: Had you hearkened to My commandments, your peace would be as a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.

Jesus did not give the commandments to the people.

Jesus being a teacher is not specific to the Messiah.

Even if Jesus was a teacher why would that make him any different from other teachers that had been with the Children of Israel before and after him? Being a teacher is not specific just to the Messiah.

Jesus was called from the womb.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 49:1: Hearken, you islands, to me, and listen closely, you nations, from afar; the Lord called me from the womb, from the innards of my mother He mentioned my name.

Proof:
Matthew 1:18: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

The servant was formed (created).

In verse five we see that this servant was “formed” – that is, created.

Isaiah 49:5: And now, the Lord, Who formed me from the womb as a servant to Him, said to bring Jacob back to Him, and Israel shall be gathered to Him, and I will be honored in the eyes of the Lord, and my God was my strength.

According to Christianity, Jesus is a non-created being.

Jesus was a servant from the womb.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 49:5: And now, the Lord, Who formed me from the womb as a servant to Him, said to bring Jacob back to Him, and Israel shall be gathered to Him, and I will be honored in the eyes of the Lord, and my God was my strength.

Proof:
Luke 1:31: And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.

Philipians 2:7: … but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

The servant was formed (created).

In verse five we see that this servant was “formed” – that is, created.

Isaiah 49:5: And now, the Lord, Who formed me from the womb as a servant to Him, said to bring Jacob back to Him, and Israel shall be gathered to Him, and I will be honored in the eyes of the Lord, and my God was my strength.

According to Christianity, Jesus is a non-created being.

Jesus was the salvation for Israel.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 49:6: And He said, "It is too light for you to be My servant, to establish the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the besieged of Israel, but I will make you a light of nations, so that My salvation shall be until the end of the earth."

Proof:
Luke 2:29-32: (29) "Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word; (30) For my eyes have seen Your salvation (31) Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples, (32) A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel."

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

The servant was formed (created).

In verse five we see that this servant was “formed” – that is, created.

Isaiah 49:5: And now, the Lord, Who formed me from the womb as a servant to Him, said to bring Jacob back to Him, and Israel shall be gathered to Him, and I will be honored in the eyes of the Lord, and my God was my strength.

According to Christianity, Jesus is a non-created being.

Israel is not yet gathered in from the exile.

This verse from Isaiah states that Jacob and Israel will be ingathered. This has yet to happen.

Torah has not yet reached the entire earth.

Hashem's salvation (Torah) has yet to reach the entirety of the earth.

Jesus was a light to the nations.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 49:6: And He said, "It is too light for you to be My servant, to establish the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the besieged of Israel, but I will make you a light of nations, so that My salvation shall be until the end of the earth."

Proof:
Acts 13:47: "For so the Lord has commanded us: 'I have set you as a light to the Gentiles, That you should be for salvation to the ends of the earth.'"

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

The verse from Acts is about multiple persons.

Notice that in the supposed proof text from Acts, it states “For so the Lord has commanded us…”

This verse from Acts is a statement by Paul and Barnabas about themselves and not a verse about Jesus.

Jesus commanded his followers to only go to the "lost sheep of Israel."

Even if this verse was talking about Jesus it would contradict his own statements to his followers that he (and they) are to only go to the “lost sheep of Israel”.

Matthew 15:24: But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

Matthew 10:5-6: (5) These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: "Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. (6) But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel."

Jesus was despised by the nations.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 49:7: So said the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, his Holy One, about him who is despised of men, about him whom the nation abhors, about a slave of rulers, "Kings shall see and rise, princes, and they shall prostrate themselves, for the sake of the Lord Who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, and He chose you."

Proof:
John 15:24-25: (24) If I had not done among them the works which no one else did, they would have no sin; but now they have seen and also hated both Me and My Father. (25) But this happened that the word might be fulfilled which is written in their law, 'They hated Me without a cause.'

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

Verse eight further proves that the person spoken of in verse seven is in fact Israel and not a Messianic figure.

Isaiah 49:8: So said the Lord, "In a time of favor I answered you, and on a day of salvation I helped you; and I will watch you, and I will make you for a people of a covenant, to establish a land, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages.

This is obviously talking about a group of people – that is, Israel.

The heaven was clothed in black at Jesus’ humiliation on the cross.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 50:3: I clothe the heavens with darkness, and I make sackcloth their raiment.

Proof:
Luke 23:44-45: (44) Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. (45) Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

The servant has sinned and is being called to repent.

Hashem is talking about the servant’s iniquities.

Isaiah 50:1: So said the Lord, "Where is your mother's bill of divorce that I sent her away? Or, who is it of My creditors to whom I sold you? Behold for your iniquities you were sold, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

Yet, according to Christianity, Jesus was sinless. So how can this prophecy refer to Jesus if the servant in fact sinned?

Furthermore, Hashem calls the servant to repent.

Isaiah 50:2: Why have I come and there is no man? [Why] have I called and no one answers? Is My hand too short to redeem, or do I have no strength to save? Behold, with My rebuke I dry up the sea, I make rivers into a desert; their fish become foul because there is no water and die because of thirst.

Again, how can verse three be a reference to Jesus if Jesus was supposedly sinless?

Jesus was a learned counselor for the weary.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 50:4: The Lord God gave me a tongue for teaching, to know to establish times for the faint [for His] word; He awakens me every morning, He awakens My ear, to hear according to the teachings.

Proof:
Matthew 11:28-29: (28) Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

The servant has sinned and is being called to repent.

Hashem is talking about the servant’s iniquities.

Isaiah 50:1: So said the Lord, "Where is your mother's bill of divorce that I sent her away? Or, who is it of My creditors to whom I sold you? Behold for your iniquities you were sold, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

Yet, according to Christianity, Jesus was sinless. So how can this prophecy refer to Jesus if the servant in fact sinned?

Furthermore, Hashem calls the servant to repent.

Isaiah 50:2: Why have I come and there is no man? [Why] have I called and no one answers? Is My hand too short to redeem, or do I have no strength to save? Behold, with My rebuke I dry up the sea, I make rivers into a desert; their fish become foul because there is no water and die because of thirst.

Again, how can verse three be a reference to Jesus if Jesus was supposedly sinless?

Jesus was willingly bound to obedience.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 50:5: The Lord God opened my ear, and I did not rebel; I did not turn away backwards.

Proof:
Matthew 26:39: He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will."

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

Israel did not rebel against their gentile oppressors. Thus, fulfilling this prophecy.

The servant has sinned and is being called to repent.

Hashem is talking about the servant’s iniquities.

Isaiah 50:1: So said the Lord, "Where is your mother's bill of divorce that I sent her away? Or, who is it of My creditors to whom I sold you? Behold for your iniquities you were sold, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

Yet, according to Christianity, Jesus was sinless. So how can this prophecy refer to Jesus if the servant in fact sinned?

Furthermore, Hashem calls the servant to repent.

Isaiah 50:2: Why have I come and there is no man? [Why] have I called and no one answers? Is My hand too short to redeem, or do I have no strength to save? Behold, with My rebuke I dry up the sea, I make rivers into a desert; their fish become foul because there is no water and die because of thirst.

Again, how can verse three be a reference to Jesus if Jesus was supposedly sinless?

Jesus was spat upon, struck, and scourged.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 50:6: I offered my back to floggers and my cheeks to those who tore out my hair. I did not hife my face from insult and spitting.

Proof:
Matthew 27:26-30: Then he released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat upon him and took the reed and kept striking him on the head.

The servant spoken about is not Jesus.

Isaiah 49:3: And He said to me, "You are My servant, Israel, about whom I will boast."

It is very plainly spelled out that verse one is speaking about Israel and not a future Messiah.

Israel did not rebel against their gentile oppressors. Thus, fulfilling this prophecy.

The servant has sinned and is being called to repent.

Hashem is talking about the servant’s iniquities.

Isaiah 50:1: So said the Lord, "Where is your mother's bill of divorce that I sent her away? Or, who is it of My creditors to whom I sold you? Behold for your iniquities you were sold, and for your transgressions your mother was sent away.

Yet, according to Christianity, Jesus was sinless. So how can this prophecy refer to Jesus if the servant in fact sinned?

Furthermore, Hashem calls the servant to repent.

Isaiah 50:2: Why have I come and there is no man? [Why] have I called and no one answers? Is My hand too short to redeem, or do I have no strength to save? Behold, with My rebuke I dry up the sea, I make rivers into a desert; their fish become foul because there is no water and die because of thirst.

Again, how can verse three be a reference to Jesus if Jesus was supposedly sinless?

This verse again talks about the same servant – Israel – as is being discussed in verse six. Hashem wonders why none of Israel was ready to repent and bring about the redemption. They were not ready to repent even after witnessing all Hashem’s miracles.

There are multiple problems with the stories of Jesus' alleged trial and crucifixion.

Who exactly brought Jesus to Pilate? Was it only the Chief Priests or were others also involved? Who did Pilate address – only the Chief Priests or others as well?

According to Matthew Jesus was brought to Pilate by the Chief Priests and the Elders. Pilate addressed only the Chief Priests and Jesus during this exchange.

Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14: When it was morning, all the chief prists and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. The bound him, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. … Now Jesus stood before the governor, and he questiond him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You say so.” And when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he made no answer. Then Pilate said to him, “Do you not hear how many things they are testifying against you?” But he did not answer him one word, so that the governor was greatly amazed.

According to Mark Jesus was brought to Pilate by the Chief Priests, Elders, and Scribes – in fact by the “whole Sanhedrin”. Pilate addressed only the Chief Priests and Jesus during this exchange.

Mark 15:1-5: As soon as morning came, the chief priests with the elders and the scribes, that is, the whole Sanhedrin, held a council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” The chief priests accused him of many things. Again Pilate questioned him, “Have you no answer? See how many things they accuse you of.” Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.

According to Luke, Jesus was brought to Pilate by the Chief Priests, Elders, and Scribes – by the “whole assembly”. Pilate addressed not only the Chief priests but also the crowd that had gathered during this exchange.

Luke 23:1-6: The the whole assembly of them arose and brought him before Pilate. They brought charges against him, saying, “We found this man misleading out people; he opposes the payment of taxes to Caesar and maintains that he is the Messiah, a king.” Pilate asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” Pilate then addressed the chief priests and the crowds, “I find this man not guilty.” But they were adamant and said, “He is inciting the people with his teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee where he began even to here.” On hearing this Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean…

Did only Pilate question Jesus or did Herod also question him?

In Luke we discover that Jesus is in fact questioned by both Pilate and Herod, yet this is not written about in any of the other three gospels.

Luke 23:7-10: …and upon learning that he was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod who was in Jerusalem at tat time. Herod was very glad to see Jesus; he had been wanting to see him for a long time, for he had heard about him and had been hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at length, but he gave him no answer. The chief priests and scribes meanwhile, stood by accusing him harshly.

Was he scourged before the final sentence or after the final sentence? Did Pilate and his soldiers put a robe of Jesus and mock him or was it Herod and his soldiers? Why does the Book of Luke not mention the scourging?

In Matthew we read that Jesus was scourged after the final sentence and before he had a robe placed upon him and a reed placed in his right hand before being mocked and spat upon by Pilate’s soldiers.

Matthew 27:26-31: Then he released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, he handed him over to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” They spat upon him and took the reed and kept striking him on the head. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucify him.

In the book of Mark we read that Jesus was scourged after the final sentence and before he had a robe placed upon him and was mocked and spat upon by Pilate’s soldiers.

Mark 15:15-20: So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them and, after he had Jesus scourged, handed him over to be crucified. The solderis lef him away inside the palace, that is, the praeotrium, and assembled the whole cohort. They clothed him in purple and, weaving a crown of thors, placed it on him. They began to salute him with, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and kept striking his head with a reed and spitting upon him. They knelt before him in homage. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and lef him out to crucify him.

According to Luke Jesus was not even scourged or spat upon. It was in fact Herod’s soldiers who placed the robe upon Jesus and mocked him before sending him back to Pilate.

Luke 23:11: [Even] Herod and his soldiers treated him contemptuously and mocked im, and after clothing him in resplendent garb, he sent him back to Pilate.

The gospel of John tells us that Jesus was scourged before the final sentence. Jesus even had a robe placed upon him and was mocked – but not spat upon – by Pilate’s soldiers before the final sentence.

John 19:1-3, 16: Then Pilate took Jesus and had him scourged. And the soldiers wove a crown out of thorns and placed it on his head, and clothed him in a purple cloak, and they came to him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck him repeatedly. Once more Pilate went out and said to them, “Look, I am bringing him out to you, so that you may know that I find no guilt in him. … Then he handed him over to them to be crucified.

Jesus brought good tidings of peace.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 52:7: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger of good tidings, that announces peace, the harbinger of good tidings, that announces salvation; that says unto Zion: 'Your God reigns!'

Proof:
Luke 4:14-15: And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.

Jesus did not go to Zion (Jerusalem).

The first thing to notice about this alleged proof text is where it states that Jesus went.

“And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee…”

The problem is that the “messenger of good tidings that announces peace” is returning to Zion – that is Jerusalem. Jesus returned to the Galilee and not to Jerusalem.

The entire chapter's prophecy has yet to be fulfilled.

Isaiah 52:1: Awake, awake, put on your strength, O Zion; put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city; for henceforth there shall no more come into you the uncircumcised and the unclean.

There are plenty of the uncircumcised and unclean which continue to enter Zion. So, this part of the prophecy remains unfulfilled.

Isaiah 52:2-3: Shake yourself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O Jerusalem; loose yourself from the bands of your neck, O captive daughter of Zion. For thus says the LORD: You were sold for nothing; and you shall be redeemed without money.

Not all of Zion is being held by the Children of Israel. This part of the prophecy remains unfulfilled.

Isaiah 52:4-6: For thus says the Lord GOD: My people went down aforetime into Egypt to sojourn there; and the Assyrian oppressed them without cause. Now therefore, what do I do here, says the LORD, seeing that My people is taken away for nothing? They that rule over them do howl, says the LORD, and My name continually all the day is blasphemed. Therefore My people shall know My name; therefore they shall know in that day that I, even He that spoke, behold, here I am.

Zion is not free from those who oppressed Hashem’s people. There is blaspheming of Hashem’s name in Zion. Not all of His people know His Name and who He is. This part of the prophecy remains unfulfilled.

Isaiah 52:7-9: How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger of good tidings, that announces peace, the harbinger of good tidings, that announces salvation; that says unto Zion: 'Your God reigns!' Hark, your watchmen! they lift up the voice, together do they sing; for they shall see, eye to eye, the LORD returning to Zion. Break forth into joy, sing together, you waste places of Jerusalem; for the LORD has comforted His people, He has redeemed Jerusalem.

The Messiah has yet to arrive. The Temple has not been rebuilt in Jerusalem. Hashem has not returned to His dwelling place – the Temple. Jerusalem is not redeemed. The people of Hashem are not comforted. This part of the prophecy remains unfulfilled.

Isaiah 52:10-12: The LORD has made bare His holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Depart, depart, go out from there, touch no unclean thing; go out of the midst of her; be clean, you that bear the vessels of the LORD. For you shall not go out in haste, neither shall you go by flight; for the LORD will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rearward.

All the ends of the earth have not seen the salvation of Hashem. There are no bearers of the vessels of the Lord – the vessels of the Temple. Hashem’s children are not free from haste and fear. This part of the prophecy remains unfulfilled.

Isaiah 52:13-15: Behold, My servant shall prosper, he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high. According as many were appalled at you--so marred was his visage unlike that of a man, and his form unlike that of the sons of men-- So shall he startle many nations, kings shall shut their mouths because of him; for that which had not been told to them shall they see, and that which they had not heard shall they perceive.

The servant of Hashem – that is, Israel – is not exalted and lifted up. T nations are not startled and have not shut their mouths against the children of Israel. The nations have not yet perceived Hashem and all His might. This part of the prophecy remains unfulfilled.

Jesus himself stated that he was not coming in peace.

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. (Matthew 10:34)

Jesus lived a sinless and non-violent life.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 53:4-6: (4) Indeed, he bore our illnesses, and our pains-he carried them, yet we accounted him as plagued, smitten by God and oppressed. (5) But he was pained because of our transgressions, crushed because of our iniquities; the chastisement of our welfare was upon him, and with his wound we were healed. (6) We all went astray like sheep, we have turned, each one on his way, and the Lord accepted his prayers for the iniquity of all of us.(9) And he gave his grave to the wicked, and to the wealthy with his kinds of death, because he committed no violence, and there was no deceit in his mouth.

Proof:
I John 3:5: And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin.

I Peter 2:22: "Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in His mouth"; ..."

Jesus did indeed sin.

Honoring the father and mother
Leviticus 19:3: Every man shall fear his mother and his father, and you shall observe My Sabbaths. I am the Lord, your God.

Matthew 10:34-37: (34) Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. (35) For I have come to 'set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law'; (36) and 'a man's enemies will be those of his [own] household.' (37) He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me.

Attitude toward Gentiles
Exodus 22:20: And you shall not mistreat a stranger, nor shall you oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.

Matthew 15:22-27: (22) And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed." (23) But He answered her not a word. And His disciples came and urged Him, saying, "Send her away, for she cries out after us." (24) But He answered and said, "I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." (25) Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, "Lord, help me!" (26) But He answered and said, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw [it] to the little dogs." (27) And she said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the little dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table."

Not adding to, subtracting from, or changing the Torah
Deuteronomy 13:1: Everything I command you that you shall be careful to do it. You shall neither add to it, nor subtract from it.

Deuteronomy 24:1: When a man takes a wife and is intimate with her, and it happens that she does not find favor in his eyes because he discovers in her an unseemly [moral] matter, and he writes for her a bill of divorce and places it into her hand, and sends her away from his house...

Matthew 19:9: And I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery.

Exodus 20:10: ...but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord, your God; you shall perform no labor, neither you, your son, your daughter, your manservant, your maidservant, your beast, nor your stranger who is in your cities.

Matthew 12:1: At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat.

Jesus did indeed commit violent acts.

Matthew 21:12: Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves.

Mark 11:15-16: (15) So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. (16) And He would not allow anyone to carry wares through the temple.

Luke 19:45: Then He went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in it...

John 2:15: When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen, and poured out the changers' money and overturned the tables.

Jesus died for our sins.

Prophecy:
Isaiah 53:11: From the toil of his soul he would see, he would be satisfied; with his knowledge My servant would vindicate the just for many, and their iniquities he would bear.

Proof:
Mark 10:45: For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.

Man shall only be punished for his own sins.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sins, it shall die; a son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, and a father shall not bear the iniquity of the son; the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself.

G-d does not require blood sacrifices and human sacrifices are absolutely against G-d's Law.

Ezekiel 33:11: Say to them: As I live, says the Lord God, I do not wish for the death of the wicked, but for the wicked to repent of his way so that he may live. Repent, repent of your evil ways, for why should you die, O house of Israel!

Jeremiah 36:3: Perhaps the house of Judah will hear all the evil that I plan to do to them, in order that they should repent, each man of his evil way, and I will forgive their iniquity and their sin.

Hosea 14:3: Take words with yourselves and return to the Lord. Say, "You shall forgive all iniquity and teach us [the] good [way], and let us render [for] bulls [the offering of] our lips.

*Jewish Scripture from The Complete Jewish Bible with Rashi Commentary
**Christian Scripture from the New King James Version