“Darkness Turns to Dawning” Isaiah 9:1-7

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Date: November 30, 2025 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

In Isaiah 9:1-7. Isaiah announces that, whereas the people were living in darkness, and filled with distress and despair, there would come a time when the people of God would be overflowing with happiness and joy. And then the prophet gave three reasons for their expectation of joy. The Rod of the Oppressor Will Be Broken – God’s people will be liberated from all of their enemies. Warfare will be eliminated – even the implements of war will be refurbished into useful tools. The Promise of a Child – a Future King – the fulfillment of God’s promise to Adam, that the Seed of the woman would crush the head of the serpent (Gen. 3:15), and God’s promise to Abraham, that through His offspring, all of the families of the earth would be blessed. (Gen. 12:3) While I’m sure there was resounding laughter among the people when Isaiah revealed the prophecy that God had given to him, for those who believed him, the “Darkness turned to Dawning,” they had reason for hope and for joy. This prophetic message is meant to remind us that the assurance of God’s promises should also give us a reason for hope and for joy. We are eagerly anticipating our study of the 9th chapter of Isaiah on Sunday at 5:00 PM, as we open our Christmas season by looking at Isaiah’s prophecy. Thank you for forwarding these sermon study guides to those you think might benefit from them. We are happy to add new addresses to our email list!!

In Isaiah 9:1-7. Isaiah announces that, whereas the people were living in darkness, and filled with distress and despair, there would come a time when the people of God would be overflowing with happiness and joy. And then the prophet gave three reasons for their expectation of joy.

While I’m sure there was resounding laughter among the people when Isaiah revealed the prophecy that God had given to him, for those who believed him, the “Darkness turned to Dawning,” they had reason for hope and for joy. This prophetic message is meant to remind us that the assurance of God’s promises should also give us a reason for hope and for joy.

We are eagerly anticipating our study of the 9th chapter of Isaiah on Sunday at 5:00 PM, as we open our Christmas season by looking at Isaiah’s prophecy.

Thank you for forwarding these sermon study guides to those you think might benefit from them. We are happy to add new addresses to our email list!!

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The first “Christmas Verse” in the Bible is Genesis 3:15, where God promised a future offspring of Eve would crush the serpent’s head, symbolizing the Lord’s defeat the sin’s power over our lives. Other prophetic verses include:

However, at the time of this writing, the people of Israel lived in a constant state of political turmoil, a constant threat of war, and in a constant state of confusion because of their internal conflicts and idolatry.

The Bible uses darkness and light to illustrate the difference the Lord Jesus Christ makes in the lives of those who receive Him as their Savior and surrender unto Him as their Lord.

However, there are several kinds of darkness:

As a boy, Isaiah saw the brightness of affluence and prosperity that was shining upon Israel because they were following God’s leadership.

God allowed Isaiah to see 700 years beyond those days when God would pierce the darkness with the light of His love.

What would be that light that would come in the darkest of days?

Seven hundred years before the birth of Jesus Christ, Isaiah said:

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