Unto Us

Isaiah 9:6

By Pastor Craig Phelps, December 17, 2022

Introduction – Since the fall of man in the Garden mankind has been striving for that which will truly satisfy. Since that time God has been directing us all toward the One who truly satisfies and meets our greatest need. Isaiah 9:6 describes for us 700 years before the birth of Jesus the One who will be born of God to meet all our needs.

6a For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given;

• Jesus was fully man, fully God, not just to Mary but to us all and for us all.

6b And His name will be called

• These are not proper names but describe His and .

6c Wonderful,

• The One, the One.

6d Counselor,

• He knows us, our needs and the solution to our needs, .

6e Mighty God,

• Jesus was born in the flesh.

6f Everlasting Father,

• Jesus is the Father of the

• He is the One who brings all things into .

6g Prince of Peace.

• When He first came, He ascended to a so that we might find peace in Him.

• When He returns He will ascend to the of David bringing everlasting peace over all.

6h And the government will be upon His shoulder.

• Jesus is to over our hearts and lives and our eternal future.