The One Who Comes

This lesson explores how Isaiah 41:25 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Isaiah 41:25

I have stirred up one from the north, and he has come — from the rising sun he calls on my name. He treads on rulers as if they were mortar, as if he were a potter treading the clay.

New Testament

Revelation 5:5

Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Bemidbar R. — One from the north stirred up; applied to Messiah

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Isaiah spoke of one whom God stirs up — a conqueror who calls on His name. Revelation identifies this conqueror as the Lion of Judah, the Root of David, who alone is worthy to open God's sealed purposes.

Reflection

Lord, the kingdom You promised in Isaiah 41:25 is breaking in through Revelation 5:5. Make me a faithful citizen of that kingdom today.