“The Portrait of the Messiah”          Isaiah 9:1-7    12-04-05

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 Galilee.

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!

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