#Isaiah 11:1-10; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:14#
Kevin Carruthers states that true and lasting peace is found in Jesus Christ, the Messiah prophesied in Isaiah. He emphasizes three key characteristics of this Messiah: Justice, Wisdom, and Divine Identity. Kevin explains that Jesus' justice isn't about condemnation but about advocating for and making things right for the poor and downtrodden, requiring believers to have proximity and involvement with them like Jesus did. Secondly, Kevin explains that the Messiah's wisdom is beyond human comprehension, contrasting God's plans with the world's, often appearing foolish but ultimately proving to be the true path, shown through the method and story of Christmas. Lastly, Kevin highlights that Jesus is both the descendant and the source of Jesse and David, the God-man, setting Christianity apart as a religion of "done" (what Christ accomplished) rather than "do" (human effort). Kevin challenges listeners to examine the foundation of their lives, urging them to find it in Christ, despite how foolish that may seem to the world.