WEEK 1 ADVENT OF HOPE

HOPE IN A CHILD THAT WILL RESCUE

RESCUE FROM ANGUISH

Isaiah 9:1 1 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 Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make it glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles.

RESCUE FROM DARKNESS

Isaiah 9:2 (NASB95)2 The people who walk in darkness Will see a great light; Those who live in a dark land, The light will shine on them.

RESCUE FROM SADNESS

Isaiah 9:3 (NASB95 3 You shall multiply the nation, You shall increase their gladness; They will be glad in Your presence As with the gladness of harvest, As men rejoice when they divide the spoil.

RESCUE FROM BURDENS

Isaiah 9:4–5 (NASB95)4 For You shall break the yoke of their burden and the staff on their shoulders, The rod of their oppressor, as at the battle of Midian. 5 For every boot of the booted warrior in the battle tumult, And cloak rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.

HOPE IN A CHILD THAT WILL RULE

A GIVEN CHILD

Isaiah 9:6 (NASB95)6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; …..

A GOVERNING CHILD

Isaiah 9:6 (NASB95)6 …….And the government will rest on His shoulders; …

A GLORIOUS CHILD

Isaiah 9:6 (NASB95)6 …And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

HOPE IN A CHILD THAT WILL REIGN

A SON THAT WILL REIGN FOREVER

Isaiah 9:7 (NASB95)7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.