Who is He?: Titles of Jesus the Messiah from Isaiah

Corresponding with Advent, this series explores titles of the Messiah Jesus as spoken ahead of time through the prophet Isaiah. This series will help us develop a well-rounded understanding of Jesus the Messiah.

The One Who Restores

Jesus the Messiah is the One who can truly restore. “To restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.” (Isaiah 49:1-7) Sermon Outline “To restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach…

The One Who Brings Justice

Jesus the Messiah is the One who brings justice to the nations. “Here is my servant…I will put my Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.” (Isaiah 42:1-9) Sermon Outline “Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations.” (Isaiah 42:1) The Servant of the LORD (Isaiah 42:1) The chosen people as a servant who falters…

The One Who Comforts

Jesus is the Messiah sent to bring comfort to a world that is hurting. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” (ISAIAH 40:1-5, MATTHEW 3:1-3, MARK 1:1-3, LUKE 3:4-6) Sermon Outline “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” (Isaiah 40:1) God’s Comfort Spoken (Isaiah 40:1-2a) The God who speaks The God who speaks tenderly to His people in exile God’s Comfort in Difficulty’s Resolution and Restoration (Isaiah 40:2) The difficulty of the exile will reach conclusion The future hope brought…

The One Who Rules

Jesus is the Messiah sent by God to rule in a way that reflects who God is. “And He will be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, the everlasting father, the prince of peace.” (Isaiah 9:1-7) Sermon Outline “Of the greatness of his government and peace, there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will…