CHrist in the Old Testament- Isaiah 7

Pastor Kachelmeier is the guest on Issues, Etc. talking about Christ in Isaiah chapter 7. The Prophet Isaiah declares, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14, ESV) The Apostle Matthew tells us, “She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:” (Matthew 1:21–22, ESV) Why the Christ Child named Jesus and not Immanuel? Find out in this episode.  (click here to listen to the interview on Issues, Etc.)