Christmas Unwrapped: Part 1 Light of the World

Christmas Unwrapped

Part 1 – Light of the World

Isaiah 9:2;5-7

2 The people walking in darkness

    have seen a great light;

on those living in the land of deep darkness

    a light has dawned.

5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle

    and every garment rolled in blood

will be destined for burning,

    will be fuel for the fire.

6 For to us a child is born,

    to us a son is given,

    and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the greatness of his government and peace

    there will be no end.

He will reign on David’s throne

    and over his kingdom,

establishing and upholding it

    with justice and righteousness

    from that time on and forever.

The zeal of the Lord Almighty

    will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:2; 5-7

The world is a , and unless Jesus is your , you will never find your .

16 the people living in darkness

    have seen a great light;

on those living in the land of the shadow of death

    a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16

9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. John 1:9-10

When the Bible speaks of “darkness,” it refers to both and .

21 Distressed and hungry, they will roam through the land;…22 Then they will look toward the earth and see only distress and darkness and fearful gloom, and they will be thrust into utter darkness. Isaiah 8:21-22

12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

What does Isaiah mean when he says the light has dawned?

When Isaiah uses this imagery of dawning light, he’s using the as a .

The sun gives us ….

God is the source of !

28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ Acts 17:28.

The sun reveals the ….

God is the source !

5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 1 John 1:5-6

The sun gives us ….

God is the source of !

2 Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2. The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3

How does this light dawn on us?

The Son brings the light at His … He is the !

6 For to us a child is born,

    to us a son is given, Isaiah 9:6a

Two Implications of Jesus’ Birth:

1. If Jesus is Mighty God and Everlasting Father, then He deserves more than a !
2. If Jesus is Wonderful Counselor and Prince of Peace, then we should want to and Him.

Jesus had the infinite highness of being the Mighty God, yet He became one of us, enmeshed in our condition, in order to know our darkness. He saved us by going to the cross and He did it all voluntarily, freely out of sheer love. — Timothy Keller

16 the people living in darkness

    have seen a great light;

on those living in the land of the shadow of death

    a light has dawned.” Matthew 4:16

This Child was not only born, He was !

6 For to us a child is born,

    to us a son is given, Isaiah 9:6

5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle

    and every garment rolled in blood

will be destined for burning,

    will be fuel for the fire. Isaiah 9:5

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,

    he was crushed for our iniquities;

the punishment that brought us peace was on him,

    and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

25 God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. Romans 3:25

9 …that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

Today’s Song List:

Joy To The World (Joyful, Joyful)

He Shall Reign Forevermore

Goodness Of God

Jesus We Love You