Old Llantrisant Hill
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:
- 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