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- “It is the
White Witch that has got all Narnia under her
- thumb. It’s
she that makes it always winter. Always winter and never Christmas; think of that!”
- Mr. Tumnus
replied.
- “How awful!”
said Lucy.
LIGHT HAS COME AND IT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE SHINE BRIGHT Isaiah - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
LIGHT HAS COME AND IT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE SHINE BRIGHT Isaiah - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
LIGHT HAS COME AND IT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE SHINE BRIGHT Isaiah 9.1-9 It is the White Witch that has got all Narnia under her thumb. Its she that makes it always winter. Always winter and never Christmas; think of that!
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… the king of Assyria came and took… Gilead and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and deported the people to
- Assyria. 2 Kings 15.29 (733 BC)
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(A gloom for those in distress). In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali… The people walking in darkness… on those living in the land of the shadow of death. Isaiah 9.1-2
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Darkness is a part of our days
- “Gloom” (9.1):
Partial or total darkness, a state of depression or despondency, melancholy, misery,
- sorrow. Emotional
- darkness. A dark fog
that covers (hb)
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- Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those
who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light;
- n those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
Isaiah 9.1-2
Light has been promised
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- When Jesus heard that John had been put in
prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah:
- “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— the people living in darkness have seen a great light;
- n those living in the land of the shadow of death
a light has dawned.”
- From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent,
for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4.12-17
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- He knows what lies in darkness, and
light dwells with him. Daniel 2.22
- In him was life, and that life was the light of
all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not
- vercome it. John 1.4-5
- I am the light of the world. Whoever follows
me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8.12
Light has been promised
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Joy is on its way!
- You have enlarged
the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9.3
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Soon the war will be over
- For as in the day of
Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod
- f their oppressor.
Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. Isaiah 9.4-5
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The promise is possible throught Jesus alone
- For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and
the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and
- ver his kingdom, establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. Isaiah 9.6-7
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- The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9.7
The promise was made by God Himself
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