For unto us a Child is born
Introduction
Isa 9:6 – the text
The second great prophecy of Isaiah
The fist the immaculate conception – Isaiah 7:14
Isaiah speaks in the past tense – even though the activities are to occur in over 700 years
He has such confidence in the word of God
It will come to pass
He is the ‘eagle prophet’
Three pictures of the person concerned:
The child
The man
God
Personal example of old/treasured photos – especially of a child
Overview:
Jesus – The child (v6)
Jesus – The light of the world (v1-5)
Jesus – The eternal God (v6-7)
Jesus – The child (v6)
A child is born
Emmanuel – Isaiah 7:14
Jesus was the first born [by the Holy Spirit] …
… but Mary had other children with Joseph – Mark 6:3
A son is given
Joseph could not claim Jesus’ paternity
He intended to put Mary away discreetly – Matt 1:19
The Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream confirming that this child was God’s Son- Matt 1:20
The eternal God became flesh
Never another like Him
A king is come
The government will be on His shoulder …
… to sit on David’s throne
Although we may have a third King Charles, there will never be another Jesus
Jesus is King of Kings
Jesus – The light of the world (v1-5)
Jesus is coming into a dark world
There will be no more gloom – v1
The people lived in terror but there would be no more darkness or ignorance
Jesus would preach to both Jews and Gentiles
If you do not know God, then you walk in darkness
A light shining forth to those in darkness
Joy comes to the nation – v3-4
The light of the world unites Jew and Gentile
Every enemy will be removed
Peace will dominate
Is Jesus your King?
Is Jesus your light?
Jesus – The eternal God (v6-7)
The Eternal God:
Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God
Everlasting Father
Prince of Peace
Not hyperbole
Wonder
The scriptures tells us that Jesus did “marvellous” things – examples
Used of the miracles/feats that God has performed
Counsellor
He has infinite wisdom, cf Isaiah 11:2
If you are going to listen to anyone today, listen to Jesus
Mighty God
Hebrew – El (God)
A heroic God – leaving the throne of Glory and coming as a babe,
Example of Midianite battle and John Charles
Is Jesus your hero?
Everlasting Father
The eternal Father or the Father of eternity
The Good Shepherd
Personal example
Jesus is the Father of little children – is He your Father?
Prince of Peace
A sovereign peace
Peace with God through our justification in Jesus Christ
As a child of God, His peace rules our hearts (in all circumstances) – Phil 4:7
Closing Remarks