JESUS, COME AS KING
Ring in the new year with reflections of Christmas, traditions, change, and a different kind of King who turns things upside-down.
Notes And Next Steps
Isaiah 9:2-7 + Part 4 of the series “Come, Lord Jesus"
“God, please don’t mess with me.” What if …
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The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors 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. (Isaiah 9:2-4)
Think fireworks. Think, “Whoa! Awesome! Don’t stop!”
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. (Isaiah 9:6)
SPIRITUAL NEXT STEP
In this series we have celebrated Jesus coming as Judge, Messiah, Emmanuel and King. Which of these will help you make the most positive change in 2023? See CrossLifePf.org/messages.
Discussion Questions
- In this series we have celebrated Jesus coming as Judge, Messiah, Emmanuel and King. Which of these will help you make the most positive change in 2023? See CrossLifePf.org/messages.
- What is something you say in your dark moments of despair when you disagree with God? Confess this in Christ, and know you are forgiven. Replace these words in 2023.
- Want to see some fireworks? Read Isaiah 6:1-8. How is Isaiah changed by God’s holiness and grace?