1. Who am I ? Session #2

2. Who am I ?

3. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 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. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor.

4. Isaiah 9:1-7 Every warrior's boot used in battle, & every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. 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 increase 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.

5. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 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. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. A rationale for gloom: A.An evil king (Ahaz) rules (2 Chronicles 28) Intentionally led the nation away from the Lord. Made cast idols (organized effort) Sacrificed his sons in the fire The worse the national outlook, the more evil he became (2 Chronicles 28:22-23)

6. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 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. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. A rationale for gloom: A.An evil king (Ahaz) rules (2 Chronicles 28) B.Other nations are attacking and winning Aram, Israel, Edom, Philistia Aram Philistia EdomEdom

7. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 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. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. A rationale for gloom: A.An evil king (Ahaz) rules (2 Chronicles 28) B.Other nations are attacking and winning Aram, Israel, Edom, Philistia (Major military and population losses. 120,000 ~ 2 Chr. 28:6)

8. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 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. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. A rationale for gloom: A.An evil king (Ahaz) rules (2 Chronicles 28) B.Other nations are attacking and winning Aram, Israel, Edom, Philistia (Major military and population losses. 120,000 ~ 2 Chr. 28:6) C.Big brother Assyria does more harm than good. D.The outlook is very, very grim

9. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- 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. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. A rationale for gloom: the growing darkness

10. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan-- A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people Through Isaiah, he still calls to Ahaz and Judah. (The point of warning sinful folks is the hope that they will turn)

11. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan— 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. A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. (Zebulun and Naphtali were prime centers of idolatry, hence centers of the darkness that had overtaken both Israel and now, under Ahaz, judah.)

12. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan— 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. A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. It starts with the cross, dealing our sin.

13. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior's boot used in battle, & every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused Increase in place of the current decrease Joy in place of sorrow, gloom and fear Victory instead of defeat. Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan— 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 9:1-7

14. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior's boot used in battle, & every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused Freedom instead of oppression. Judges 6 & 7 Isaiah 9:1-7

15. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior's boot used in battle, & every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused Peace instead of war Isaiah 9:1-7

16. 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 increase 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. You have enlarged the nation, and increased their joy; they rejoice before you, as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior's boot used in battle, & every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. He will be a benevolent monarch.

17. 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 increase 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. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. His nature will be divine ~ trustworthy & reliable

18. 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 increase 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. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. His nature will be divine ~ he is deity

19. 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 increase 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. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. His nature will be divine ~ he is eternal and the Origin

20. 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 increase 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. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. His nature will be divine ~ where he is, peace is the rule

21. 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 increase 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. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. His kingdom and reign will not end. It will only get better!

22. The zeal of the L ORD Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. E.God is utterly committed to our salvation.

23. The zeal of the L ORD Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. E.God is utterly committed to our salvation.

24. Isaiah 9:1-7 A rationale for hope: A.God has not given up on wicked people. B.God will start where the gloom is the greatest. C.He will reverse the damage that sin has caused. D.It starts with the birth of a child. E.God is utterly committed to our salvation. There are no lost causes. (remember Manassah) God will start where sin has done its worst. His plan is to rebuild everything in us. It starts and continues in Jesus that seeks our utilization and/or destruction. in a world Recognize excuses as unwillingness. Where are we the most messed up? Progressive sanctification. Relationship not programs Whose hope will we follow?

25. Isaiah 9:1-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,