Dennis R. Wiles First Baptist Arlington December 15, 2024  ADVENT 2024 Together . . . in the Light December 1 - 31, 2024 Preaching Voice: Evangelist  Christmas Lights Isaiah 42:1-9  ADVENT CANDLE: JOY CONTEXT: Isaiah received the prophecy recorded in Isaiah 42 during the reign of Hezekiah, King of Judah. Hezekiah led Judah in spiritual renewal as king. He began his service as king in 727 BC and he died in 686 BC. Isaiah received a vision from God that foretold the coming exile of Judah some 100 years later. This vision also included the prophetic proclamation of God’s deliverance of Judah from the Babylonians.  FURTHER CONTEXT: Psalm 137:1-6   THE SERVANT: God revealed to Isaiah that He was sending His Servant as the Deliverer!  THE SERVANT: -God’s servant -Chosen by God -Anointed by God -A Shepherd  THE SERVANT’S CALL: -Righteousness -Covenant -Light -Freedom -Glory