When The Messiah Comes Part 1- The Messiah and the Light of God
Overview: The Battle for Christmas
I. Isaiah 2:1-2a The Prophet and His Prophecy Introduced
A. Verse 1a - The Human Author of the Prophecy B. Verse 1b - The Recipients of the Prophecy C. Verse 2a - The Context of the Prophecy
II. Isaiah 2:2-4 – The Prophet and His Prophecy Revealed
A. Verse 2 - The Majesty and Importance of the Messiah B. Verse 3 –The Influence of the Messiah C. Verse 4 - The Authority of the Messiah
III. Isaiah 2:5 – The Prophet and His Prophecy Applied
A. The Person of the Application B. The People of the Application C. The Privilege of the Directive
IV. The Messiah and the Light of God
A. It is clear from the context of the prophecy that the real hope of the nation was future when the promised Messiah would come to the earth. B. The Kingdom of the Messiah is established as the greatest kingdom in the history of mankind. It comes at great cost and with great blessing to all who embrace it. C. When the Messiah comes, He will bring the light of God and those who walk in the light will be God’s people and the Messiah will be their Lord.