Life-Changing Savior

I. Mankind's Problem (1-5)

• Sin is the problem. (Isa. 8:19-22)
• Sin affects everyone.
• Sin is the backdrop of the Christmas story. (Luke 2:10-11)

(Jesus came to be Savior)

II. God's Promise (1-5)

• He offers hope. (Matt. 4:12-16)
• Hope anticipates the future

III. God's Gift (6-7)

• Wonderful Counselor (Isa. 11:1-2; 28:29; Col. 2:3)
• Takes care of the decisions of life.
• Mighty God (Isa. 7:14; Matt. 1:22-23; Ex. 3:11-12)
• Takes care of the demands of life.
• Everlasting Father (Heb. 13:8; Isa. 9:6-7)
• Takes care of all the dimensions of life.
• Prince of Peace (Lk. 2:14; John 14:27)
• Takes care of the disturbances of life.

I will trust the Life-giving (changing) Savior with my life.