The Promised King: Unpacking Isaiah 9 & the True Joy of Christmas

Dec 2, 2025  •  Dr. Mark Edworthy, Robby Dobbs

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In this episode, the teaching pastors of CityRise Church shift gears to kick off our Advent series, "Highlighting the King." We dive into the profound prophecy of Isaiah Chapter 9, verses 1-7, a passage central to the Christmas story that doesn't grow old.


We unpack the dramatic imagery of light shining in the darkness (Galilee, Zebulun, and Naphtali) and explore the four extraordinary names given to the Messiah:


Wonderful Counselor


Mighty God


Everlasting Father


Prince of Peace


Finally, we discuss the challenge of avoiding the "diversion" of the holiday season and instead focusing on the "perfect gift" that God gave us. Christmas, truly, should be a celebration where every gift reminds us of His gift, leading to a deep joy that many miss.

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