Felix Y. Manalo in Isaiah 46:11 [On-screen text graphics] My pastor told me that the one prophesied in Isaiah 46:11 is not Felix Manalo, but Cyrus. Why don't you believe that Cyrus is the fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 46:11?  Russelly Brookner of Seattle, WA [On-screen text graphics]  Brother Bob Pellien  Minister of the Gospel Brother Bob: We’re very thankful to you, Russelly Brookner from Seattle, Washington, for that question, also for the opportunity to give you a different point of view from that of your pastor. Prophecy in Isaiah 46:11 Brother Bob: You know, since we're discussing a particular prophecy and what it's referring to, let's examine the prophecy, and learn what are the conditions that one has to meet in order to be the fulfillment of that prophecy. The particular prophecy in question for today is recorded in Isaiah 46:11. And let’s read that verse, and even continue down all the way through verse 13. Here's where it's recorded, here’s what it says: Calling a bird of prey from the east, The man who executes My counsel, from a far country. Indeed I have spoken it; I will also bring it to pass. I have purposed it; I will also do it. “Listen to Me, you stubborn-hearted, Who are far from righteousness: I bring My righteousness near, it shall not be far off; My salvation shall not linger. And I will place salvation in Zion, For Israel My glory. [Isaiah 46:11-13 New King James Version] Brother Bob: Dear friends, we should notice three conditions that the Bible gives in order to describe this particular servant of God. Place of origin was the first. What was it? A far country in the east or Far East. The second, the task that was given to accomplish. What was it? To execute God's counsel by bringing His righteousness near to people. [On-screen text graphics]  * Place of origin: a far country in the east or Far East * Task given to accomplish: execute God’s counsel by bringing His righteousness near to people  Brother Bob: God's righteousness, as we have learned from other lessons, Romans 1:16 and 17, is the gospel. So, his role: to preach the gospel. And the third, people that God will send this servant to. Who were they? They are those who are far from righteousness, or far away from the true gospel. [On-screen text graphics]  * People that God will send this servant to: those who are far from righteousness Brother Bob: So, we pose the question: Does Cyrus meet those Biblical conditions? Could Cyrus be the fulfillment of that prophecy, being the one referred to there? [On-screen text graphics]  QUESTION: Does Cyrus meet these biblical conditions proving to be the one referred to?  Brother Bob: He can’t! Why not? What’s the proof? Let's go over clearly what the Bible teaches about Cyrus. For example, in terms of the place of origin, where is Cyrus from? [On-screen text graphics]  QUESTION: Where is Cyrus from? Brother Bob: The Bible teaches this in Ezra, chapter 1,