The Story – God’s Plan Revealed

December 3
The Story. God’s Plan Revealed
Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7

• The Story: from brokenness to redemption (Isaiah 9:1)
• The Hope: divinely planned and forever assured (Isaiah 9:2)
• The Person: a Light has dawned. (Isaiah 9:2, 6-7)

Questions for Further Study:

1. What positive associations do you have with light?
2. Although he had been preaching God’s judgment (particularly on the kingdom of Israel), what
   total reversal did Isaiah foresee in the future? (Isaiah 9:1)
3. What contrasting images did Isaiah use to set the scene of his prophecy? (Isaiah 9:2)
4. To what situations did Isaiah compare the joy that will be Israel’s? (Isaiah 9:3)
5. What did Isaiah predict God would do for Israel, causing her to rejoice? (Isaiah 9:4-5)
6. How does Isaiah describe the Ruler who will be provided by God for His people? (Isaiah 9:6-7)
7. What attributes of God are apparent in this passage?
8. How is God’s promise of the coming child an answer to His anger over our sin?
9. How would you explain the Light that came into your darkness?
   Why might it be dangerous to downplay the seriousness of our situation whenever we encounter hardship?
10. What specific injustice in your area of influence can you challenge in the name of God? How?
11. What person do you know who is still “walking in darkness” for whom God would have you
    pray?