Introduction

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds, united in our shared love for the Lord and our desire to understand His Word more deeply. We are here today, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by His love and grace.

Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t." This simple yet profound statement reminds us of the importance of constantly turning to the Scriptures, of allowing them to be our guide and our comfort in all seasons of life. As we gather here today, let us take Spurgeon's words to heart, and let us allow the Bible, the living Word of God, to speak to us, to shape us, and to fill us with His wisdom and truth.

Today, we will be turning our attention to the book of Isaiah, specifically verses 6 and 7 of chapter 9: "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. 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."

These verses speak of a promise, a personification, and a power that is beyond human comprehension. They speak of a Gift-Child, a Savior, and a King, whose names are as numerous as they are meaningful. They speak of our Lord Jesus Christ, the embodiment of God's love and grace, the epitome of His wisdom and might.

Before we proceed, let us bow our heads in prayer. Dear Heavenly Father, we thank You for this day, for the opportunity to gather together in Your name. We ask that You open our hearts and minds to Your Word, that You guide us in our understanding and application of it. Help us to see Your truth, to feel Your love, and to know Your grace. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

So, let us begin, dear friends. Let us open our hearts to the Word of God, let us hear His voice in the Scriptures, and let us allow His truth to shape our lives and our faith.

Prophetic Promise of the Gift-Child

In the heart of the book of Isaiah, we find an extraordinary promise grounded in a prophecy foretelling of a child, a gift-child. This child is not just any child but is a promise from God Himself. This promise is a beacon of hope in a time of despair, a ray of light piercing through the darkness.

This child is a gift. A gift implies that something is given freely, without any expectation of payment or return. This child is a gift from God to us. A gift that is given out of love, out of grace. This gift is not something we earn or deserve. It's given freely, out of the abundance of God's love for us.

The prophecy tells us that this child is special, unique, and divine. This child is God Himself, coming to us in human form. This is the mystery of the Incarnation, the mystery of God becoming man. This is the mystery of the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us. This is the mystery of Emmanuel, God with us.

This child is also a promise. A promise is a declaration that something will happen in the future. This child is a promise of God's faithfulness, God's love, and God's salvation. This child is a promise of hope, peace, and joy. The prophecy tells us that this child will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. These names are not just titles. They are descriptions of who this child is and what this child will do.

Finally, this prophecy is about a Savior-King. It's about a Lord named Jesus Christ. This foretells about the coming of the Messiah, the Anointed One, the Son of God and the fulfillment of God's plan of salvation, God's plan of redemption, God's plan of restoration.

Personification of God in Jesus Christ

As we turn our gaze upon the personification of God in Jesus Christ, we find ourselves standing on holy ground ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO