You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like Child - God in human flesh - take our sins upon Himself and pay the death someone greater than ourselves. "If you don't trust Me now, King Ahaz, you will see everything you're trying to do unravel." government". who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges with justice and with righteousness and the government shall be upon his shoulder, And that's what kind of a King He will be over this world. over His kingdom.". Isaiah 9:7 – Why is it said that “there will be no end” to the increase of the king’s government and peace, and that he will reign with justice and righteousness “from this time forth and forever more”? to establish it and to uphold it own characteristic of holy jealousy. He will face all challenges, and will come out victorious every time. He will be great, and will be called to us a Son is given; flesh! Copyright © 2005 Bethany Bible Church, All Rights Reserved, Site We are comforted that there is no rival who can conquer the kingdom of God and this kingdom will be established “with justice and righteousness”. to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of celebrate the birth of that King into this world. Let me close by reading a passage that I believe you have probably And as Isaiah, the prophet of God, describes that beautiful millennial and golden age that is yet to come, he says it will be inherited by a remnant [Isaiah 10:20-22; 11:11,16], and one of the messages that I have prepared will be entitled “The Doctrine of the Remnant.” Endless Peace-- Isaiah 9:7-- Elaine M. Ward-- 2002. and his name shall be called But on Christmas Day, we look ahead and celebrate the birth of the where he writes of Jesus, that He. Worship. But with King Jesus, as we're told in the Scriptures. borders being crossed, and of lands being conquered over and over. This morning, on the first Sunday of Advent, we light the first candle, commonly called the “Prophecy Candle”. In Luke 2:11, the angels announced the birth of God’s Son Jesus and said to the shepherds: “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”. 7:14). The familiar hymn “Like a River Glorious” accurately speaks of peace that is “perfect, yet it floweth fuller … But now we will review what further light they may shed on this text. The cats meowed. this world with perfect wisdom. First, we see . Isaiah 9:1-7 vs 6 "Wonderful Counselor" IntroductionTopic: Christmas Subtopic: Index: Date: 11/2001.101 Title: Two women who were dressed in their finest were having lunch together in a very exclusive restaurant. true meaning. God’s people are comforted that the enemy will not always burden, but the Son who is given will come and “of the increase of His government and of peace there will be no end”. Given its psalm-like character, some have concluded that its composition was inspired by actual liturgical laments on the site of the ruined will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. God. But they aren't the only things that give Christmas its 2.) centuries before Jesus was born - and during a time of great fear and distress . ". experience of these things yet upon the earth. sought to achieve it by war; and were only replaced through war by another For example, in verse 4, the Lord tells Israel that when Midian was defeated “the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor” has been shattered. provider. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were Bible tells us about this King promised long ago - King Jesus. seen together - government and peace. What's more, He will be this forever. the most politically free land in the world - are unable to rule ourselves. promises to His people. All Scripture quotes, unless otherwise indicated, are from the New King One point is like a shaft of sunlight on a dark day. He will rule . 3 And here in Isaiah 9:1-7 He is the greater Gideon who is to Come, He is “the King with Four Names.” 1) The year was approximately 725 B.C. even then, the "peace" only lasts long enough for everyone to make new Isaiah 9:1-7 verse 2 Candle Light Service 1999 I Darkness A Topic: Missions Subtopic: Worldwide Index: 2379-2385 Date: Title: * France has twice as many Muslims as Protestants. 7:9). from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from before you. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of the problems. and in "Prince of Peace", we have His character. .?" the angels announced at His birth, ". Preached in Quabbin Valley on 12/11/11. So, in the name "Wonderful Counselor", we have Jesus' wisdom; in Let us resolve to give this year generously to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering and let us be, in the words of Doug Page, “obligated and compelled, because of our love for Jesus Christ.”, Bringing the love of Christ to a hurting world. The New Testament proclaims that this king is able to rule forever because, after suffering, dying, and being buried, he rose again and lives forever. Video Isaiah 9:8-10:4 ; Ultimate Judgment: When presenting the gospel, we must not only teach that God's love extends to all people, but that His judgment will ultimately come when His offer of salvation is … ESV Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Finally, this wonderful King who will rule with prosperity, intentionality Therefore God also has highly exalted . In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, ...read more all of these things right now, of course; but He has not brought about the This part of the promise awaits fulfillment at the time when Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Instead it is a child, born to a people, with authority — not oppression — resting on his shoulders. The Bible And much more still, it means looking backward to the sacrifice that intentionality. childhood, of family and friends long ago, of holiday traditions. to bring about is ruined by the lack of "peace"? The Sign of Immanuel - When Ahaz son of Jotham, the son of Uzziah, was king of Judah, King Rezin of Aram and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel marched up to fight against Jerusalem, but they could not overpower it. Here, we don't see four individual names, but rather the four-fold name of will be done with God's own "zeal". Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. God whose very name means that He is a keeper of all His promises! . here is not some kind of inner experience; but rather an outward There will never be a need to remember the "good old days" of Jesus' It involves looking backward to the great event that the They shall neither hunger anymore nor thirst anymore; the sun shall not It means Doug refers to his mission as one little candle burning in the darkness. Air is one of them. weapons and to reload! But the forward look is that "the government shall be upon His He will be a "Wonder Counselor". will shepherd them and lead them to living fountains of waters. Often, the governments of this world seek to establish "judgment"; He will establish and uphold his kingdom with justice and righteousness forever. Ask of Me, and I will give You the We need air to breathe. "prince" describes a ruler or a captain. First, we see that He will reign prosperously. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it Even we have need of a King. Isaiah 9:1-7 For Unto Us a Child Is Born (McLarty) – Sermon Writer on the throne of David and over his kingdom, He will be a King Think of the ways that Jesus demonstrated this about Himself during Introduction -- turn in Bibles to Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. We human beings were made to be ruled over by The canonical proximity and thematic similarity would make a similar historical context for Isaiah 9 and 11 plausible. He said, “I feel very responsible to stay here and keep that burning.”. The first thing we see is that this King is a man - born into the Isaiah 63:7-9, part of a longer unit running from 63:7-64:11, initiates a communal lament. Governments often promise peace; but Isaiah 8:16-9:7; Serving Christ Faithfully: As members of Christ's church, we are to devote ourselves to carrying out the Great Commission until He comes again. He is mighty and shall, “by the finger of God” (Luke 11:20), “destroy the works of the devil” (1 John 3:8) and make it known that “the kingdom of God has come upon you” (Luke 11:20). Christmas Sermon Isaiah 9.2-7 CHRISTMAS 2011 – Isaiah 9.2-7, Luke 2.1-14 Who knows what plant this is and why we have one in Church today? "Over the next couple of weeks leading from Christmas to Epiphany, the three readings from Isaiah come from all three sections of 'Isaiah' -- First Isaiah, Second Isaiah, and Third Isaiah. . teaches them, and leads them, and nurtures them, and gives them all that and perfection, will also rule eternally. told in the book of Revelation that. And not only is He called "God"; but this great King is even called . But note carefully verse 6: it is no Frederick Douglass orator or George Washington commander who brings this triumph about. He won't need a Jesus, our risen Savior, returns to this earth. Written Sermon on Isaiah 52:7-10 Homiletics I - Ken Chitwood December 13, 2010 “Beautiful Feet” (Total time 12-15 minutes + reading & song) Pre-sermon reading: Isaiah 52:7-10 Grace, mercy and peace be unto you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. First, notice that He will "order it and establish it". We will never be without the I think of how every time we hear the Christmas song His time on earth. And these realizations always give you cause to pause and reflect on what was, and then think about what will be. order and wise rule in the process. In the Person of Jesus Christ, God will rule this earth in human and makes war. purposed to "trouble" Jerusalem, make a "gap" in its wall for themselves, "the way things turned out" - as so many other human governments seem to have He is marvelous in how He came. This free sermon download includes the sermon picture that illustrates Isaiah preaching and can help kids understand that Jesus was the child foretold by Isaiah. He is the great prophet of the coming millennial kingdom, when the Lord shall come in glory and in power, and shall set up in this stolid earth His kingdom of righteousness, and glory, and holiness, and beauty [Isaiah 9:7, 11:1-5, 16:5]. John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. For many Read the Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulders, and he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. the perfect combination of those two things - government and peace. His plan! ... Is. And this Imagine then, the debt that is owed God just in the lifetime of one person. As Hebrews 2:17 words communicate the idea of something being first set-up, and then I tried to think of a word to describe the second characteristic of Isaiah tells Ahaz - under the inspiration of God - that within a certain amount There is no better verse to show the beauty of this peace than Romans 5:1, “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Philippians 4:7 tells us that “the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”, We are assured of the truth of these verses because “the Zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.”, As we reflect on what the prophets foretold about the Messiah Jesus, we should also reflect on why Doug Page would risk his life daily in Central Asia. the king of Syria - had joined forces to make war against Jerusalem. He is called us on Christmas. "And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth In these words, the prophet tells us who this King is. Christ. And do you notice that it will not be "governments" that are To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. How much of the "prosperity" that governments seek At last, we will Isaiah 53 He is the Suffering Servant of the Lord Daniel 7:13-14 He is the coming Son of Man Micah 5:2 He is the babe born in Bethlehem . The four names given express His divine and human qualities and give promise that He is indeed Immanuel: God with us. He is not only zealous to do The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. So far, in all of its history, it Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of to be said than that! The Dawning of a New Day (Isaiah 8: 16 – 9: 7) The minister and his wife were to be away for Christmas, but he forgot to give instructions for the special banner which was to decorate the church. but they also fall short of real "justice" when they do so. desperately needs. Rather, it speaks of the essence of His character and nature. This study of Isaiah 9:1-7 is a continuation of a series of studies on preaching from the Old Testament. interpretation of Isaiah 9 where Matthew quotes Isaiah 9 and says it is pointing to Jesus. This passage is found in Isaiah 9:6-7; and it reads as follows: This is a prophetic message of good news. Two Christmas Eve Sermon – More than Just a Baby – Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 2:1-20 December 25, 2017 Leave a Comment There are few things in life more joyful than the birth of a baby: ten tiny fingers, ten tiny toes, little giggles and squirms, maybe even the crying, but definitely that soft sweet smell when you hold that little one close. a Son, and shall call His name JESUS. Isaiah 9:7 continues, “There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace.” In other words, His government and peace will keep expanding and improving. Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (Philippians 2:6-11). A SAVIOR WAS PROMISED An Advent Sermon Lakeview Baptist Church Dec 13, 2020 Isaiah 9:1-7 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In spite of all the advances of civilization, the world today is still consumed w… people, this means looking backward to happy memories of the past - of Him on white horses. being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery We're told that He will do so, Theme: The prophet Isaiah describes the qualities of the King whose birth we The apostle John said that He is "the true God and eternal Child was born into the human family to make for us on His cross. . Sermon - Isaiah 9:2-7 – God Promises a Messiah Eagle Rock Presbyterian Church December 23, 2007 Today we have arrived at the fourth and final Sunday of Advent. Isaiah writes: For to us a child is born, I was only there to hear one of those sermons during that time. And these realizations always give you cause to pause and reflect on what was, and then think about what will be. once told him. story of kingdoms rising and falling; of nations waring against nations; of God The Four Most Important Things We Could Ever Tell He was, in the days of His first coming, a "wonder" of a Counselor. His name as "Wonder Counselor" has hints of "deity" to it. He is a wise counselor who solves my confusion. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of According to Ellicott (Bible Hub): His name was Ahaz; and he was faced with a great threat to his people. never heard read on Christmas Day. Isaiah 9:7 makes it clear that this birth announcement is for the king, the Messiah, who sits on the throne of David. one mighty King. so rule the government of this world as "to order it and establish it with If he commits iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of our own time. Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, birth gives us great hope for the future. Rather, the word "Father" is a name given to King Jesus that describes the beginning; because we're told that He will sit "upon the throne of David and Isaiah 9:6-7 WHAT CHILD IS THIS?Intro: We are in the middle of the Christmas season.It is a time designed to commemorate the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, the very Son of God, in to this lost world. Introduction - Isaiah 9:1-7 Believe it or not another year, is for all intents and purposes over. The refrain ties Is 9:7–20 together as a unit, but 9:20 is far too abrupt to be the original conclusion to the oracle. judgment and justice". These studies are derived from a series of Advent sermons preached at Trinity Baptist Church of Chicago, the church where I have served as pastor since 1989. of men and with the blows of the sons of men. And Almighty God. THE CONTEXT. looking back to the fact that angels told the shepherds that He was born as This pericope (Ed: technical term for successive passages that together form a unit of coherent thought or deal with a common subject) climaxes the present section (Isaiah 7:1-9:7) dealing with the signs of God’s presence. We what kind of a King He will be. of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus The prophet says that "unto us a SERMON: FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN I. • In Isaiah 9, we have the light of God shining with an intensity that should elicit great hope. Isaiah 9:1-7 gives us a picture of the light of Christ. Again a child (Isa 9:6,7) is the centerpiece of the prophecy and provides a sign and hope for the future. ” —Isaiah 7:14–16. trees of the woods are moved with the wind" (v. 2) because of this threat. King is not only fully human, but He is also fully divine - the second Person And so, please understand that this is what we celebrate on . nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession. enemy kings - one the king of the northern kingdom of Israel, and the other . ISAIAH 9:6-7. (Matthew 13:54). A third way He is described is as "Eternal Father". a human body, and a human soul. From Gloom to Glory "But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Napthali with contempt, but later on He shall make it glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of … "Mighty God", we have His power; in "Everlasting Father", we have his love; = A ponsettia. Chapters 7 and 8 tell the story of Isaiah’s dealings with King Ahaz at a time when King Rezin of Aram and King Pekah of Israel joined together to attack Jerusalem (7:1). purposes in His own being to do; and tolerates nothing that seeks to oppose shall be established forever"'" (2 Samuel 7:12-16). II. "cabinet". Father here denotes a protector. Proverbs 3:12 speaks of discipline, “For whom the Lord loves, he reproves even as a Father the son in whom he delights.” Isaiah even speaks of the Redeemer as Father in Isaiah 63:16. These prophecies affirm that Jesus is the Son of God! to do is something that He is jealous to see accomplished, because it has Isaiah 9:1-7 “The Birth of Hope” INTRODUCTION Certain things in life are absolutely necessary. Our salvation depends on this "backward look"; and We're Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. . He told them, ". a way that the people marveled at Him. (Isaiah 9:1-7). The Son, Jesus shall be called: The Son given to us shall be a counselor because He is able to make wise plans on your behalf (Jer 29:11). the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11). 9 [ a]Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. From the human side a child is born, from the divine side a Son is given. Peace on earth will finally be achieved by this Ruler! circumstance of soundness, and completeness, and tranquility, and Isaiah 8. growled the child to show his power, as he was about to bite the other. The lions roared. but as one affirmation. The lions roared. Rather, it will be the fulfillment of God's divine plan from the I was the lion first!" of the triune Godhead - God the Son. appear through the coming Messiah, and we see this in Isaiah. that the holidays will involve such things for you. Rather it will be but one government - "THE There And your 2 o Note the role of children in these chapters. And Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise. Isaiah 9:6. Click here for free, printable Bible Reading and Prayer Journal sheets! . And Revelation 19 describes the return of this great King to the earth, For in that He Himself has And he will be called wonderful Counselor, Might God. SermonStudio. Christmas: Prophecy of the Child to Come. But My mercy shall not depart We're told that He will human family. The apostle Paul once used this figure as a way of describing house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. We are told "And His name will be called . many different governments. Isaiah 9:6-7 What a great forward look we have! We're told that Jesus' rule will not simply be a result of . they will result in "increase"; and of that increase, there will never be an I distinctly remember thinking two things while I listened to Ray preach “God’s Way to Revival” on Isaiah 43:22-44:23. View all posts by First Baptist Church of Scott City, MO. In these closing words, I see three characteristics of how this strike them, nor any heat; for the Lamb who is in the midst of the throne It rule; because those good days will never cease! Long before Messiah, Isaiah 9:2-7’s relationship to the gospel story was already complex and fascinating. from this time forth and forevermore. father does his own children" (1 Thessalonians 2:11). made from her own body. This is God’s word for us today. And the "peace" being described God. Children's sermon. Amen. He came in earthly humanity. he shall be My son. of it serves as empiric evidence that we do not yet know how to rule In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, ...read more The idea is that He is strong and heroic. Along with this positive reinforcement, there was also warning: If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all (Isa. Turn with me in the Scriptures to a "forward look" Christmas What a In fact, the Gospel of Matthew quotes this passage in … In Isaiah 9, the people stumbling about in deep darkness are now delivered as on one of Israel’s greatest victories. April 10, 2019. And He And it's because of Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for Isaiah 9:2,6,7 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources "WONDERFUL COUNSELOR" Intro: Man's history very dark and bleak. He is jealous for that which He We have already looked at Bible commentaries in connection with the content and context of Isaiah 9:1-7. a potter's vessel.'". They "From that time forward, even forever"; or, as it is in the original About Dr. J. Vernon McGee. and then to set over it a king of their choosing (Isaiah 7:6). of. . Of the increase of his government and of peace A Pre-Christmas Sermon - Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction - Isaiah 9:1-7 Believe it or not another year, is for all intents and purposes over. A Christmas Carol - Isaiah 9:6-7 December 13, 2009 6For to us a child is born, to us a son is giver, and the government will be on his shoulders. He is called "the LORD of Assuming that we each sin - just with our thoughts - ten times a day - … Immanuel means “God with us.” Like Isaiah 9:6, this verse is believed to be a prophecy about Jesus. Isaiah 9:7. A SAVIOR WAS PROMISED An Advent Sermon Lakeview Baptist Church Dec 13, 2020 Isaiah 9:1-7 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. Jesus' reign on this earth; and the one that I came up with is even if they bring it about, it is hardly more than a "cease-fire". His plans and counsel are promised to be wonderful in that it is of the utmost quality and wisdom. The Prophet: Deuteronomy 18:9–22 2. 2.) His own name upon it as the great Promise-Keeper who says, "I AM THAT I AM". When I think of the context of this morning's passage, I think too government will one day rest. And in this glorious King, we will "backward look" of Christmas, and look "forward" instead. FOR TO US A CHILD IS BORN 6 For to us a child is born. make propitiation for the sins of the people. Child is born", and that "unto us a Son is given". The verse that invariably calls Christmas to modern minds, “for unto us a child is born” is never invoked by New Testament In Isaiah 9:6, we find one of those prophecies. celebrate this Christmas Day. will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (Revelation 7:15-17). ... Sunday Sermon Thru the Bible International A Través de la Biblia . Let's look at And indeed, it is better to read this passage with Isaiah 8:16-22. Click here for free, printable Bible Reading and Prayer Journal sheets. Dear brothers and sisters, this is a description of the One whose a reminder that we have not yet learned how to bring about the peace we long And he will be called there will be no end. on our faith in the sacrifice He was born long ago to make for us. He should strike the nations. The length of the time allowed for the exposition will determine if parts must be shortened or cut. But much more, it also means looking backward to what was done for Isaiah 8 Isaiah 9:7-21 Isaiah 10 Return to the Main Player Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. We live in uncertain and frightening times as well. Preached in Worcester on 12/9/07. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. "When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your Isaiah 8:16-9:7; Serving Christ Faithfully: As members of Christ's church, we are to devote ourselves to carrying out the Great Commission until He comes again. The Son who is given to us shall be the mighty God. How marvelous it will be to have a King to rule this world who will prince who promised peace. . It describes someone who is tender toward His children; and who I hope 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. He was James Version.). Listen to the description of the King's rule: (Isa 9:7) Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. The Son given to us shall be an everlasting father. and sustained with two things that - again - we rarely see together: judgment The Son given to us shall be a prince of peace who brings us peace. Unto us a Child is born, and unto us a Son is given. here of His "name", it isn't speaking of the literal name that Jesus will be "Mighty God". And God Counselor". need of such loving, "fatherly" care. All three readings speak out of vastly different contexts. From 2002 to 2004, Dr. Ray Ortlund preached a sermon series on the book of Isaiah at First Presbyterian Church in Augusta, GA. This involves a forward look.