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A Light Has Dawned

A Light Has Dawned. Matthew 4:12-17. In Matthew 4:12-17 we find a prophecy from Isaiah. This is a direct prophecy—Isaiah had Jesus only in mind when he wrote these words. There are some who say that the prophecy in its original context referred to Hezekiah.

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A Light Has Dawned

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  1. A Light Has Dawned Matthew 4:12-17

  2. In Matthew 4:12-17 we find a prophecy from Isaiah. • This is a direct prophecy—Isaiah had Jesus only in mind when he wrote these words. • There are some who say that the prophecy in its original context referred to Hezekiah. • However, the direct nature of this prophecy becomes apparent as you read from it. • How could Hezekiah, for example, be called “Mighty God” (v 6)?

  3. The Original Prophecy

  4. Isaiah 9:1-7. • This is found in the section of the Book where Isaiah is predicting the coming Babylonian Captivity. • Yet, as we find in the second part of Isaiah, God, through the prophet, wants to give the people hope.

  5. In context, a great Assyrian invasion is threatening. • In fact, the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali are conquered by King Tiglath-Pilesar about 733 BC. • They are under oppression (“darkness”), but they are going to see a great light. • How would an occupation by a foreign power be “darkness”? • What hope would it be that in about 750 years the Messiah is going to come and live there?

  6. Important for us to think about is Isaiah 9:6. • This prophecy is nowhere mentioned directly in the New Testament. • However, it is clearly Messianic. • It occurs in a context which is referenced in the New Testament. • How is Jesus a “Wonderful Counselor”? • Why would Isaiah refer to him as “Mighty God”? • If Jesus is the Son of God, how is He the “Everlasting Father”? • What do we learn about Jesus’ pre-existence here? • How is Jesus the Prince of Peace?

  7. How will there be no end to the increase of His kingdom? • What is the significance of the mention of David’s throne?

  8. The Prophecy and Jesus

  9. Matthew 4:12-17. • Why would Jesus depart into Galilee when he heard that John had been arrested? • Why would Matthew record that Capernaum is on the sea coast?

  10. Jesus’ moving into Galilee is quite significant. • It’s significant because it is the fulfillment of prophecy. • It is also significant because many Gentiles lived in Galilee. • This text “foreshadows” Jesus’ ministry to the Gentiles. • “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations” (Matt 28:18-19). • Remember, however, it took the church a long time to recognize fully that Gentiles were to be accepted into God’s family. • The Holy Spirit had to fall upon Cornelius and his household. • The Jerusalem Conference was a large debate about the role of the Law in the obedience of the Gentiles. • Did Jesus ever minister to Gentiles during his earthly ministry? • What are some examples? • Why is it important that Jesus’ ministry is universal?

  11. The people have seen a great light. • How was Jesus a light for these people? • How is Jesus a light for us?

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