Light in the Darkness
According to Isaiah 9:2, what have the people who walked in darkness seen?
A great light.
According to Isaiah 9:3, what does God increase for the nation?
He hath increased the joy of the people.
According to Isaiah 9:6, where will the government rest?
Upon His shoulder.
Name one title given to the child in Isaiah 9:6.
Wonderful Counselor / Mighty God / Everlasting Father / Prince of Peace.
Complete the memory verse: “For unto us a ___ is born, unto us a ___ is given.” (Isaiah 9:6a)
Child; son.
What phrase describes where the people were living before the light came? (Isaiah 9:2)
The people dwelt (lived) in the land of the shadow of death
According to Isaiah 9:3, to what two joyful experiences is this joy compared?
According to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
What is the significance of the child that is given according to Isaiah 9:6?
A child is born, and a son is given to the people, signifying God’s promised ruler.
Which title emphasizes wisdom and guidance? (Isaiah 9:6)
Wonderful Counselor.
Who is the child in Isaiah 9:6 ultimately pointing to?
Jesus, the Messiah.
In Isaiah 9:2, what image does Isaiah use to describe how hope comes to the people?
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
According to Isaiah 9:4, what three burdens does the Lord break for His people?
(1) The yoke of his burdens
(2) the staff of his shoulders, and
(3) the rod of his oppressor
According to Isaiah 9:6, what responsibility will rest on this child?
The government shall be upon his shoulder.
In Isaiah 9:6, which title emphasizes power and strength?
The Mighty God.
What does the phrase “unto us” in Isaiah 9:6a teach about God’s gift?
The Savior is given personally and lovingly for humanity.
According to Isaiah 9:1, which regions are specifically mentioned as first to see this change?
The land of Zebulun and Naphtali, Galilee of the nations.
According to Isaiah 9:5, what will happen to the boots and garments of war?
Every battle’s gear, including boots and blood-stained garments, shall be burned as fuel for the fire.
According to Isaiah 9:7, how does Isaiah describe the way this kingdom is upheld?
With judgment and with justice
Isaiah 9:6, which title emphasizes peace?
Prince of Peace.
In Isaiah 9:6, how is this child described in relation to the people?
He is born to us, and a son is given.
According to Isaiah 9:2, how does the shining of a great light change the situation of people who were in darkness?
The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.
What does Isaiah 9:3–5 reveal about the joy and freedom the Savior brings?
The people shall rejoice greatly, and the oppressor’s yoke, staff, and rod are broken; instruments of war shall be burned for fuel.
According to Isaiah 9:7, what does Isaiah 9:7 reveal about the lasting nature of this kingdom?
The kingdom shall have no end and will be established forever, and upheld by the zeal of the LORD of hosts.
(Isaiah 9:6) What do these titles together show about the child who is given?
He is a powerful ruler who brings wisdom, peace, and lasting care.
What does Isaiah 9:6 emphasize about the significance of this child for the people?
The government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.