The Child.
Isaiah chapter 9, verses 1 to 7.
Great Expectations.
Waiting for a child to come.
A time of great distress and gloom
(Isaiah chapter 8) – but now “no more gloom” (Isaiah 9:1).
Hope
Light and joy Isaiah 9:1-3
The basis of hope: Isaiah 9:4-7
- Deliverance Isaiah 9:4, as when Gideon defeated Midian in the days of the Judges.
- Complete victory Isa. 9:5, won by God Himself.
- The birth of a child Isa. 9:6-7. Born of man, given by God.
What’s in a name? Lots!
A child will be born to us.
Isaiah 9:6-7
A son will be given to us.
He will rule over us.
And he will be called
Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God.
He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever
and Prince Who Brings Peace.
There will be no limit to how great his authority is.
The peace he brings will never end.
He will rule on David’s throne
and over his kingdom.
He will make the kingdom strong and secure.
His rule will be based on what is fair and right.
It will last forever.
The Lord’s great love will make sure that happens.
He rules over all.
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- Wonderful and wise
- Mighty God
- Father-like, and forever
- Peace giver
Great fulfilment
Do you know this light?