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Readings: Isaiah 9:2-7; John 4:19-26 \\ /The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.
/Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)
!! I. The Peace child is born
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He is born to Rule ([[v.6|bible:Isaiah
9:6]])
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A lot of weight on tiny shoulders!
a.
The government on his shoulders.
b.
His shoulders aren’t that tiny!
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Yet he has some pretty impressive names!
a.
Wonderful Counselor: Wise to rule.
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Mighty God: Not an ordinary baby!
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Everlasting Father: Always in charge.
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Prince of Peace: Bringing /shalom/ to all.
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He will sit on David’s throne.
a.
In the line of the man after God’s heart.
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Fulfilling the promises to David ([[2Sam 7|bible:2Sam 7:8-16]]).
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He will be enthroned forever.
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He is born to bring /Shalom/
1.
Shalom is more than “peace.”
a.
Not merely the absence of conflict
b.
Shalom is well-being and wholeness.
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He is the Prince of /Shalom./
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His rule gives /Shalom/ to all under him.
b.
/Shalom/ itself comes from him.
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There will be no end to His /Shalom/.
a.
Neither his ruling or his /shalom/ giving will come to an end ([[v.7|bible:Isaiah
9:7]])
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There is no end to it: this /shalom/ deepens and broadens infinitely.
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His birth is a dawning Light
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The light dawns on we who live in the dark land of death ([[v.2|bible:Isaiah
9:2]]).
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Not to those who are living in the light!
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It dawns to those who need it most!
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The light dispels both darkness and death!
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The light chases away the darkness of sin and oppression.
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It chases away the /shadow/ of death.
!! II.
A new day Dawns for God’s people
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Sorrow is replaced by Joy
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Where death was joy is! ([[v.3|bible:Isaiah
9:3]])
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