Matthew quotes Isaiah to connect the ministry of Jesus to a historic prophecy of Israel whereby darkness gives way to light. Why does Matthew see a connection between the two? And, more importantly, how does darkness give way to light?
Scripture: Isaiah 9:1–2, Matthew 4:12–17
Matthew quotes Isaiah to connect the ministry of Jesus to a historic prophecy of Israel whereby darkness gives way to light. Why does Matthew see a connection between the two? And, more importantly, how does darkness give way to light?