Isaiah 9 reveals the nature of the "Immanuel" child. He isn't just called "God with us"; he is "Mighty God" and "Prince of Peace." The Christmas story in Luke shows this prophecy fulfilled. God’s presence brings peace not through power and intimidation, but through humility and accessibility to all.

Advent begins with the radical, hopeful promise that God himseld would provide a sign of his presence, breaking into human history in a miraculous way. Matthew explicitly states that Jesus's birth is the direct fulfillment of this specific Immanuael prophecy. God's presence.

God promises a new heavens and a new earth and blessing upon Isael and beyond

God promises a new heavens and a new earth and blessings upon Israel and beyond.

God puts his invitation to come and join in the blessings of the completed work of the servant.

The servant of the Lord will be despised and rejected, will suffer greatly and will be crushed because of the sin of others - this is how will save.

There’s a stark contrast between the Israel’s rebellious failure and hardness of heart through which they refused to heed God’s call, despite God’s might acts. But God reveals how his new servant, who’s listening, obedient ear, even to the extent of suffering, leads to his vindication.