Special Episode: Peace in the Light of Grace

Week 2 recording of the Dramas performed during the Season of Advent for the series, "The Light of Grace"

Last week, we heard from Elizabeth and Zechariah as they celebrated their Hope in the Light of Grace. Together, we imagined what it might have sounded like as Zechariah and Elizabeth finished saying goodbye to visiting relatives and had a moment to sit down for their first quiet moments alone with their new baby. 

Tonight we meet the Prophet Isaiah. He spoke prophesy to a crowd who had faced many challenges in their life, and felt weary from all that life had thrown at them. Not too unlike what our world looks like today, when you think about it. In his prophecy tonight, which is a reimagined rendition of the prophecy in Isaiah 9:1-7, we hear Isaiah proclaiming about the Messiah, the savior who had not yet come. He reminds the Israelites, and us, that no matter how dark the world seems, we cling to the hope and peace that come from our Savior.

Drama was written and Directed by Pastor Alisha Ungs, and performed by Jerry Jamison. 

Scriptural Focus Passage: Isaiah 9:1-7

Questions for Discussion and Reflection:

1. Now that Jesus has been born and we know the whole story, is Isaiah’s message of the Peace to come still relevant? Why or why not?

2. Isaiah proclaims the Lord will walk with us even in the most difficult of times. What does this mean for you?

3. In this season of Advent, what brings you peace when you find yourself in the most difficult moments?

4. Is there anything in Isaiah’s prophecy that you found confusing, frustrating, or challenging? What was it?