Isaiah 9:2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death… In the Arctic regions, after the long dark night of winter, the rising of the sun is especially welcome. So should Christ be to us. I. THE WORLD WITHOUT CHRIST SITS IN DARKNESS. 1. The minds of the heathen are dark. 2. Their religion is dark and gloomy. 3. Their conduct is dark. 4. Their prospects after death are dark. II. JESUS CHRIST IS A "GREAT LIGHT." He is — 1. Great in Himself, for He is God. 2. He is a perfect light. 3. He shines into the heart (2 Corinthians 4:6). 4. He gives happiness and healing as well as light (Malachi 9:2; John 15:11). 5. This light cannot be put out (Isaiah 55:20). 6. It is the light of heaven as well as of earth (Revelation 21:23). III. IT IS THE WILL OF GOD THAT THE HEATHEN AS WELL AS OURSELVES SHOULD SEE THIS GREAT LIGHT (1 Timothy 2:1-6; 1 John 2:2; Mark 16:15). (R. Brewin.) Parallel Verses KJV: The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined. |
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