The basic theme of this book is found in Isaiah’s name, which means “Salvation is of the Lord.” The word “salvation” appears twenty-six times in Isaiah but only seven times in all the other prophets combined. Of all the books in the Old Testament, only the Psalms contain a larger number of messianic prophecies than Isaiah. Isaiah sets forth every aspect of the glory and ministry of Christ: His incarnation (7:14; 9:6); His youth (7:15; 11:1; 53:2); His mild manner (42:2); His obedience (50:5); His