Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. What has God taught us: We've been reminded of God's good work in our Listen to me, all who hope for deliverance - all who seek the LORD! Consider the rock from which you were cut. Isaiah 51:1 NLT Keep looking to the with eyes of hope Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Philippians 3:12 NIV We need to with greater dependency For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NIV But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. Luke 12:20 NIV The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness. Exodus 34:6 NIV The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. Zephaniah 3:17 ESV Questions for Discipleship Group and/or Personal Reflection: Read Isaiah 9:6 Of the four names given to Jesus, when have you experienced one of them? What emotions does the word “father” conjure up for you? Rick talked about our earthly fathers letting us down (i.e. being absent, emotionally distant, ticking time bomb, never satisfied, etc.). Name 1-2 ways that God healed you as your perfect heavenly Father? How can you live in that identity as His beloved child today? How can your D group help you?