For Unto Us a Child is Born

Theme: The Good News of the the God-Man is Eternal Salvation to People of All Nations and Times
I. The Savior Coming Out of Galilee – vv. 1-2
A. That which was despised – v. 1; 2 Ki 15:29; Jn 1:46
B. Not Gloom, but Light, the Light of God – v. 2; Jn 12:46; 2 Co 4:6
II. The Yoke of Sin is Broken – vv. 3-5
A. A God-Given Joy – v. 3; Jn 4:36
B. The Victory is Won – v. 4-5; Na 1:13; Mt 11:29; Is 14:5; 2:4
III. A Child Born the Divine King – vv. 6-7
A. He is a Child, a Human Being (yet God) – v. 6; Is 7:14; Lk 2:7; 4:36; Mt 28:18; Php 2:9-11; Is 28:29; I Ti 3:16; Is 63:16; Eph 2:14
B. He Rules over the Eternal Kingdom of God – v. 7; Mk 4:30; Je 23:5