December 13, 2020

For unto us a Child is born

Preacher:
Passage: Isaiah 9:1-7

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