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The Birth of Christ Foretold

Text: Isaiah 9:6,7

No other birth in the world…

• …was brought about by the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of a virgin.
• …was welcomed by choirs of angels singing in the night sky.
• …brought wise men from the east to worship the one who was born, with costly gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
• …was already known and foretold more than seven centuries before it happened. (Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9:6, cf. Luke 2:11) 

This prophecy presents three great facts about the birth of Jesus: 

1. The Ones He Was Born for – “unto us” 

• He was not born for the angels who rejoiced at His birth. (Hebrews 2:16)
• He is the One that the whole human race had been waiting for.
• God gave Him to us in order to meet our need for life. (John 10:10; 14:6)
• But not everyone wants to receive Him. (John 1:11)

Question: Will you receive Him as the Lord of your life? 

2. His Ultimate Destiny – “…and the government shall be upon His shoulder”
   

“Of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end.”

• This shows that the rule of Jesus will be permanent. Therefore, we must submit fully to His rule. 

“…upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom,” 

• He will be a godly and wise king like King David.
• God made a covenant with David that the throne of his kingdom would be established forever.
• This covenant is now fulfilled through Jesus Christ. 

“…to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever.”

• He is able to judge the innermost thoughts and intentions of men’s hearts.
• He will also exercise a rule of judgment and justice in your life.

Question: Will you put away every sin from your heart? 

3. The Names He Will Be Given: 

a. Wonderful Counselor 

• Colossians 2:3 – “In Him are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”
• Matthew 11:29 – “Take My yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” 

Application: Will you come and learn from Jesus? 

b. Mighty God 

• God had always existed from the beginning of time.
• He entered into the world by taking on a human form.
• But how can God become a helpless little baby?
• You must accept this mystery by faith in God’s Word. 

c. Everlasting Father 

• He was so moved to compassion that He came to earth to die for our sins.
• Christ’s birth reveals the love that God has for us, the love that brought Him down here to be with us.

Question: Has anyone ever loved you that much before? 

d. Prince of Peace 

• He alone can bring the peace that passes all understanding to our hearts.
• John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Question: Will you come to Jesus to be reconciled with God and with man?

Conclusion

• Jesus will do all these things because “…the zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.” (v.7)
• The past tense is used in verse 6 even though this birth took place seven centuries later.
• God always does everything that He said He will do.

Application:

• Will you trust in His Word today?
• Will you turn away from your sins and come to Him for salvation?