The Light of Christmas
Published on Nov 28, 2017
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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that is powered by 168 lumens
rain wind, snow, or sleet - weather resistant
can be dropped from 3 feet without damage
will run on high for 80 hours
The Setting
- Ahaz and Isaiah
- Ahaz is feeling crunch
- Egypt to the south
- Assyria North and West
- Survived overthrow with strings
- Sacrificed his own son
- Isaiah leaves in frustration
- Writes Is 9 ...that there is hope
Isaiah 9:1-7
Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali will be humbled, but there will be a time in the future
7 His government and its peace
will never end.
He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David
for all eternity.
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies
will make this happen!
when Galilee of the Gentiles, which lies along the road that runs between the Jordan and the sea, will be filled with glory.
The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness,
a light will shine.
You will enlarge the nation of Israel, and its people will rejoice. They will rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest
and like warriors dividing the plunder.
For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders. You will break the oppressor’s rod, just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian.
The boots of the warrior
and the uniforms bloodstained by war
will all be burned.
They will be fuel for the fire.
For a child is born to us a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
His government and its peace
will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David
for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen!
Wonderful Counselor
Wonderful:
Being unique or different
like the uniqueness of Jn 3:16 we talked about last week
what makes something easy to distinguish from other things
In what ways is Jesus wonderful?
People marveled at his teaching Mt 5:28-29, 13:54
Wondered at
His power to calm storms Jn 8:25-26
heal lepers Lk 17:12-19
raise people from the dead Jn 11:34
Astonished at His love Jn 11:36
Both God and Man Phil 2:5-6
Born of a virgin Luke 1:34
Rose from the dead....I Cor 15:12-19
Marvel at His transforming power to change people's lives
Wonder at Jesus once again - A Celebration of Praise
Counselor - One who has unerring wisdom to impart to us respecting the chief goal of human life, the secret of true success, the way to reach the goal, and secure the prize
Jesus the necessary counselor - Whenever we do anything contrary to God's counsel we get into trouble -
(Illus. like Ahaz, turned his back on God, looking to Assyria for security.....so desperate to the point he sacrificed his own son....)
Jesus is the faithful counselor
- never leads us astray nor gives bad advice
Jesus is the loving counselor - there is a depth of love compassion
Turn to Jesus - first......
Vance Havner tells the story of an elderly woman who was greatly disturbed by her many troubles both real and imagined. Finally she was told by her family that they had done all they could for her....and that she was just going to have to trust God for the rest.....Oh no she said....has it come to that.
Being unique or different
like the uniqueness of Jn 3:16 we talked about last week
what makes something easy to distinguish from other things
In what ways is Jesus wonderful?
People marveled at his teaching Mt 5:28-29, 13:54
Wondered at
His power to calm storms Jn 8:25-26
heal lepers Lk 17:12-19
raise people from the dead Jn 11:34
Astonished at His love Jn 11:36
Both God and Man Phil 2:5-6
Born of a virgin Luke 1:34
Rose from the dead....I Cor 15:12-19
Marvel at His transforming power to change people's lives
Wonder at Jesus once again - A Celebration of Praise
Counselor - One who has unerring wisdom to impart to us respecting the chief goal of human life, the secret of true success, the way to reach the goal, and secure the prize
Jesus the necessary counselor - Whenever we do anything contrary to God's counsel we get into trouble -
(Illus. like Ahaz, turned his back on God, looking to Assyria for security.....so desperate to the point he sacrificed his own son....)
Jesus is the faithful counselor
- never leads us astray nor gives bad advice
Jesus is the loving counselor - there is a depth of love compassion
Turn to Jesus - first......
Vance Havner tells the story of an elderly woman who was greatly disturbed by her many troubles both real and imagined. Finally she was told by her family that they had done all they could for her....and that she was just going to have to trust God for the rest.....Oh no she said....has it come to that.
Photo by Alexander Pemberton
Mighty God
Mighty God
The strong one
The one who projects power
Jesus is God -
Handout -
When you reach out to Jesus, remember you are connecting with the God of the universe, the creator of all we see....
Colossians 1:15-20
Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.
He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,[e]
16 for through him God created everything
in the heavenly realms and on earth.
He made the things we can see
and the things we can’t see—
such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world.
Everything was created through him and for him.
17 He existed before anything else,
and he holds all creation together.
18 Christ is also the head of the church,
which is his body.
He is the beginning,
supreme over all who rise from the dead.
So he is first in everything.
19 For God in all his fullness
was pleased to live in Christ,
20 and through him God reconciled
everything to himself.
He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth
by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.
The strong one
The one who projects power
Jesus is God -
Handout -
When you reach out to Jesus, remember you are connecting with the God of the universe, the creator of all we see....
Colossians 1:15-20
Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.
He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation,[e]
16 for through him God created everything
in the heavenly realms and on earth.
He made the things we can see
and the things we can’t see—
such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world.
Everything was created through him and for him.
17 He existed before anything else,
and he holds all creation together.
18 Christ is also the head of the church,
which is his body.
He is the beginning,
supreme over all who rise from the dead.
So he is first in everything.
19 For God in all his fullness
was pleased to live in Christ,
20 and through him God reconciled
everything to himself.
He made peace with everything in heaven and on earth
by means of Christ’s blood on the cross.
Photo by Yosh Ginsu
Titus 2:11-14
....... while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ............
For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Tt 2:11–14). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Tt 2:11–14). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
John 20:26-28
Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Jn 20:26–28). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
The Holy Bible: New International Version. (1984). (Jn 20:26–28). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
Everlasting Father
The father who possesses eternity
Alpha and Omega - Rev 21:6
Before Abraham was.....I am Jn 8:58
Father in 3 ways
Sense of founder/creator
Gen 4:21 - of music for example with Jubal's assignment to music
Col 1:15 to Gen 1:1 - of creator
Sense of disciplinarian - Hebrews 12:5-12
Sense of protector -
Ps 68:5 father to the fatherless
Ps 103:18 father of compassion
Matthew 6:9 - 13 heavenly father who listens to our prayer
Need a father like this?
Alpha and Omega - Rev 21:6
Before Abraham was.....I am Jn 8:58
Father in 3 ways
Sense of founder/creator
Gen 4:21 - of music for example with Jubal's assignment to music
Col 1:15 to Gen 1:1 - of creator
Sense of disciplinarian - Hebrews 12:5-12
Sense of protector -
Ps 68:5 father to the fatherless
Ps 103:18 father of compassion
Matthew 6:9 - 13 heavenly father who listens to our prayer
Need a father like this?
Photo by paladinsf
Prince of Peace
Primary example of and source for true internal well-being and harmonious relationships as well as the means of our reconciliation to God.
Romans 5: 1-5 Peace with God
Peace of God - Phil 4:4-7
Ahaz had forgotten that the source of peace would not be found in Egypt, Assyria or their gods....He was looking for peace in the wrong place
Where do people normally look for peace -
Two keys for peace -
Spending time with Jesus - in Me Jesus says....Jn 16:33
Obedience - 21 Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.”
Romans 5: 1-5 Peace with God
Peace of God - Phil 4:4-7
Ahaz had forgotten that the source of peace would not be found in Egypt, Assyria or their gods....He was looking for peace in the wrong place
Where do people normally look for peace -
Two keys for peace -
Spending time with Jesus - in Me Jesus says....Jn 16:33
Obedience - 21 Those who accept my commandments and obey them are the ones who love me. And because they love me, my Father will love them. And I will love them and reveal myself to each of them.”
Photo by Medieval Karl
Jesus is Coming
- Wonderful Counselor
- Mighty God
- Everlasting Father
- Prince of Peace
Photo by Greyson Joralemon
