Feb 28 – The Messiah - Isaiah 9:6-7

  

Feb 28 – The Messiah - Isaiah 9:6-7

 

     This is a powerful portrait of the Messiah and of Jesus Christ.

 

1.            Unto us a child is born and unto a son is given.  He is the universal Messiah and Christ.

2.            The reign, rule and authority will be given unto him.  His government will be one of justice, truth, love, mercy, and compassion.

3.            He shall be called wonderful.  This is who he is and what he is. 

4.            Counselor.  He is the one who advises, guides, directs on all areas of life.

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6.            Mighty God.  This is essence, nature, and characteristics.  He is God with face.

7.            Everlasting Father.  Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, and forever.  There is a consistency and constancy with God.

8.            The Prince of Peace.  He is giver, sustainer, and essence of peace.

9.            The greatness, splendor, and majesty of his government with it main emphasis of peace will have no end.

10.         He will reign and fulfill the promise of David to rule on his throne.

11.         The two characteristics of this reign will be justice and righteousness.  These will not end.

12.         The zeal, energy and power of God will accomplish and sustain it.