The Jewish Rabbis believe
that there will be two Messiahs. One
called Messiah ben Joseph and
the other Messiah ben David.
“And I will put enmity
Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed;
He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.” Gen 3:15
POINT 1- A Description of the Messiah’s PROTECTION. Vv. 1-3
A.
The Messiah will take away the GLOOM
of
B. The Messiah will take away the DARKNESS.
C. The Messiah will take away the SADNESS.
“My sheep hear My voice,
and I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and
they shall never perish; nor shall
anyone snatch them out of My hand.” John 10:27-28
POINT 2- A Description of the Messiah’s PEACE. Vv. 4-5
A. The Messiah will eliminate OPPRESSION and bring peace.
"Come to Me, all
you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke
upon you and learn from Me, for I am
gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your
souls.”
Matthew 11:28-29
"Peace I leave with
you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let
not
your heart be troubled, neither let
it be afraid.” John 14:27
POINT 3- A Description of the Messiah’s PERSON. Vv. 6-7
A. The Messiah will be known as the WONDERFUL COUNSELOR.
B. The Messiah will be known as the MIGHTY GOD.
C. The Messiah will be known as the EVERLASTING FATHER.
D. The Messiah will be known as the PRINCE OF PEACE.
One of the greatest mysteries
of the Messiah was never revealed to the Old Testament Prophets. It is
my prayer that the mystery revealed in Colossians 1:26-27 brings to you the
hope of all glory. May God’s
truth introduce you to a daily walk with the Messiah!