Isaiah 9:2-7 ESV

Isaiah 9:2-7 ESV

He Will Be Called... Mighty God

Arrogance and Anxiety are connected.

If only or in spite of?

Passive victims or mighty warriors?

What is your role?

What does God do?

In the midst of the suffering that we face, we are invited into deep community and real hope.

Welcome to McKernan Baptist Church!

We are delighted that we have this opportunity to join together with you in heartfelt worship. We aspire to be people that fulfil our calling as sisters and brothers in the Family of God as we love God and love one another. We are not perfect here; but Jesus is. By His grace, we are His church. You are welcome here.

I. The call to inherit the blessing, because the eyes and ears of the Lord are on the righteous (8-12).

II. The call for a correct attitude toward suffering (13-22).

Peter teaches that loyalty to God should rule ones inner life despite ones outward circumstances.

1. Living together as the people of God means using our freedom for good.

2. Living together as the people of God means living a life shaped by the crucified Christ.

3. Living together as the people of God means honoring each other in marriage and close relationships.

1. Grace to be holy (1:13-21) By grace,

1:1-2 we have been chosen for covenantal affection by Gods foreknowledge.

1:3 we have been born again to a living hope

1:4 we have an inheritance that is perfect in every way

1:5 we are protected by God

1:6-7 we are being refined

1:8 we are swimming in faithful love

1:10-12 we are what the prophets and angels all point toward and are captivated by

2. Grace to love one another (1:22-2:3) 3. Grace for the world (1 Peter 2:4-12)

The sermon from October 20th

A Generous Life