THE BIRTH OF CHRIST AND ITS IMPLICATIONS [Isaiah 9:1-7]

 

PASSAGE: Isaiah 9:1-7

1 Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And c afterward more heavily oppressed her, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, In Galilee of the Gentiles. 2 The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. 3 You have multiplied the nation And increased its joy; They rejoice before You According to the joy of harvest, As men rejoice when they divide the spoil. 4 For You have broken the yoke of his burden And the staff of his shoulder, The rod of his oppressor, As in the day of Midian. 5 For every warrior’s sandal from the noisy battle, And garments rolled in blood, Will be used for burning and fuel of fire. 6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, To order it and establish it with judgment and justice From that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

 

Sunday December 25, 2016

 

“THE BIRTH OF CHRIST AND ITS IMPLICATIONS”

Pastor Enoch Hanokh

1.     The rise of a glorious light from the darkness-vv. 1-2

1 Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And c afterward more heavily oppressed her, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, In Galilee of the Gentiles. 2 The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined.

§  The cutting off of  Israel-v. 1; 2 Kings 10:32

Because they refused to speak according to the testimony Isaiah 8:20; 2 Chr. 15:3,5; Isaiah 8:22

§  There was no prophetic voice in the land-v. 2, Ps. 74:9

§  Prophecy fulfilled-vv. 1-2, Matt. 4:13-16

 

2.     Glorious multiplication and increase of the nation-v. 3

3 You have multiplied the nation And increased its joy; They rejoice before You According to the joy of harvest, As men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

§  God has the nations under His control; Job 12:23

§  With the gospel comes joy; Ps. 67:4; 96:11;

§  Christ our example; Lk. 10:21; 2Cor. 6:10; Acts :8-12, 39

 

3.     Glorious liberty and increase-vv. 4-5

4 For You have broken the yoke of his burden And the staff of his shoulder, The rod of his oppressor, As in the day of Midian. 5 For every warrior’s sandal from the noisy battle, And garments rolled in blood, Will be used for burning and fuel of fire.

§  The unblown fire shall consume; Isaiah 10:16; Ps. 83:9; Job 20:26, Isaiah 4:4; Matt. 3:11

 

 

Based on today’s message, let us consider the following questions in sharing with one another the understanding and insight we have received from the Word of God. We are also encouraged to share with others how we want to apply the meaning of today’s message in our personal Christian life.

1. What are some of the spiritual principle that we have learned from today's message?
2. How can you apply these principles in your spiritual journey with God?