Preacher: Rev Gavino Fioretti
Reading: Luke 1: 26 – 38; Luke 2: 1 – 20
Text: ….. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom,to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore.The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this. (Isaiah 9: 1 – 7 ESV)
Introduction:
Literary context:
Historical context:
- God’s light:
The prophet of God: Matthew 4:14-16
The likeness of God:
The people of God:
- God’s Redeemer:
David Kingdom:
Victorious kingdom:
Eternal kingdom:
Joyful kingdom:
- God’s child:
Wonderful Counsellor: YHWH (Is 28:29)
Mighty God:
Everlasting Father: It is not a reference to the first person of the trinity. Immanuel as God (YHWH) is our father. Psalm 103:13
Prince of Peace: When the angel told the shepherds about the coming of Jesus sang…and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.
- God’s zeal:
For his Son:
For his people:
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