Sermon December 17

If the Lord wills we will look at Isaiah 51:1-52:12 this Sunday. We will be focusing on the fact that Christ's Presence is what brings Joy to the Christian.

In preparation:
Read 50:4-11
Pray about what you read


The passage is speaking of God's Servant, Christ Jesus.
Ponder these things:

1. Did you notice that in v. 4 Christ speaks to the weary?
Can you remember accounts from the Gospels in which Jesus speaks to those who are weary? What were His words to them?
What situations cause you to feel tired, weary or anxious?
Does Jesus address those? (Matthew 11:28; John 11:25; Matt. 28:20)
-No matter what your load is today the Savior is able to care for you.

2. Did you notice that in v. 6 Christ endures anguish on the behalf of His people?
What suffering is this speaking of? Notice that Jesus "gave His back to those who strike."
How does this echo what is found in John 10:17-18?

--Verse 10 is true today! If you are walking in Darkness put your trust in the Lord! What a Savior!