Christmas in Isaiah
WEEK 2 | LIGHT
Pastor Craig Turnbull
Bannockburn Church
In Week 2 of Christmas in Isaiah, Pastor Craig Turnbull walks us through Isaiah 9:1–7, one of the most powerful and hope-filled prophecies in all of Scripture. Spoken into a moment of deep darkness, fear, and national uncertainty, Isaiah’s words point forward to the arrival of a Light that would change everything.
The people of Israel were overwhelmed by oppression, spiritual confusion, and looming threats. Darkness covered the land—both culturally and spiritually. Yet God promised that light was coming, not through human power or political strength, but through the birth of a child. This message reminds us that when the world feels heavy, hopeless, or fractured, God does His greatest work by shining His light directly into the darkness.
Isaiah’s prophecy finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ—the Light of the world—who brings indestructible joy, lasting freedom, and a victory we could never achieve on our own. Christmas is not about escaping darkness; it’s about God entering it with us and overcoming it completely.
Key Takeaways:
- Light comes from God, not from circumstances or human solutions.
- Jesus enters the darkest places with hope, joy, and freedom.
- The joy Christ brings cannot be broken or taken away.
- The victory of Christmas is a victory we did not earn but fully receive.
- God’s kingdom continues to expand, even when the world feels unstable.
Related Scriptures:
Isaiah 9:1–7Matthew 4:12–17John 1:4–5John 8:12Luke 2:10–11
If you’re walking through a season that feels heavy or uncertain, this message is a reminder that the dawn has already come. Jesus is here, the light is shining, and darkness does not get the final word.
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