Isaiah speaks a bold promise of a new day, a new light to those whose world was very dark. Darkness still invades our world in many ways, but the promise of light and love is stronger yet. Join us this week as we proclaim that promise
Worship with Holy Communion this week:
Saturday – 5:00 p.m. in the chapel
Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m. – Sunday School and fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Contemporary worship
Devotions for this week:
A Child is Born — Isaiah 9:1-7 November 19, 2017
SHARE: What was a high point of your day? What was a low point?
READ: Read the following daily readings to deepen your understanding
Sunday, Isaiah 9:1-7, Isaiah: A Child Is Born
Monday, Isaiah 11:1-9, The Peaceful Kingdom
Tuesday, Isaiah 22:1-14, A Warning of Destruction of Jerusalem,
Wednesday, Isaiah 25:1-12, Praise for Deliverance from Oppression
Thursday, Isaiah 27:1-11, Israel’s Redemption
Friday, Isaiah 30:8-17, A Rebellious People
Saturday, Isaiah 32:16-20, The Peace of God’s Reign
TALK: Consider some of these ideas:
For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6)
Isaiah’s glowing prophecy may sound like an impossible fantasy for a people under so many years of oppression. But no matter how long the wait, God never breaks a promise.
- What does your name say about you?
- What do your nicknames say about you?
- What do these names for Jesus say about Jesus?
- Wonder: What name/s would Jesus take on today? How would these names effect change in the world?
PRAY: O God of all ages, you have never forgotten us. Renew in us your vision of your people restored, and fire us up to bring about your will on earth. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
BLESS: May God call you by name. Amen.
