Advent: It Changes Our Gloom to Glory

Isaiah 9:1-7

“If we aren’t experiencing the glory of God, we may still be wrapped in our graveclothes.” ~Asil Treblig

Jesus Christ changes our gloom to glory through…

1. His Radiance. (vv.2,3)

· Extreme darkness to everlasting light

· Extreme sadness to everlasting joy

2. His Rescue. (vv.4,5)

· Deliverance from bondage to freedom

· Deliverance of His righteous wrath

3. His Role. (v.6)

· As Son of man and Son of God

· As miracle worker, counselor, all powerful, eternal father, reconciler

4. His Reign. (v.7)

· Is eternal and expected

· Is just and righteous

· Will happen