“The Promise of Christ From the Old Testament II” Isaiah 9:1-7

December 13, 2020 — Reverend Chris Harper


I. The Need (8:19-22; 9:2a; Jer 10)

1. Then

2. Now


II. The Provision

1. What (2, 6a)

2. Who (6b; Matt 4:12-16; Heb 4:15-16)

(A) God who understands us & our needs → Wonderful Counselor

(B) God who goes to battle for us → Mighty God

(C) God who adopts us into his family never to be lost → Everlasting Father

(D) God who will bring sovereign peace → Prince of Peace


III. The Way

1. Only by God’s doing (3-5, 7b)

2. Only by grace (6a; Eph 2:8-9)

3. Certainty in the darkness (7b)