God '. Promise of a. Righteous Lord
Today's lesson is a picture of the coming of Jesus. Today we see it as a prophecy. Every science sin came in to this world Man has bee looking for something better, Better GOVERMENT , better Preachers, and teachers , better Churches. No matter what we won't better and we look in the wrong places. We try to find it in man.
To understand this chapter 9:1-7 you would have to read chapter 7-14 and you will se the connection between the. Two chapters. In chapter 7 -12 Isaiah. Predicted the coming attracts of Assyria upon the Nation chapter 7 :12
King Ahaz inexperience and fearful things began to look very bad for ISREAL
With all it corruptions and turmoil, we find Isaiah's prophecy of the perfect. King andKingdom. Isaiah foretold the Virgin birth of Immanuel.
In this chapter 9 he gives further information about this Child who will be the perfect Ruler
The Person
Isaiah 9:6-9
The king for whom Israel has been longing and waiting is announced. Only he can deliver every soul from bondage, and provide peace in the heart of every man. The birth of a child marks the beginning of this new reign. This son is the coming Immanuel (see Isaiah 7:14; 8:1, 8, 10). He will be the absolute ruler of the entire world. All rule and dominion will be on his shoulders (see Matthew 28:18). One of the most moving descriptions of Jesus in all of Scripture follows. Four sets of names are used: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Although the term Wonderful can be taken as a separate name (thinking of his miracles), it seems better to take it as describing a wise leader. The Wonderful Counselor will have a reign that will cause all of the earth to marvel.
In addition, he will be known as Mighty God. He will be a divine child (John 1:1). His power as a warrior is stressed here also. He is known as Everlasting Father as well. This expression only occurs here in the Old Testament. He is the eternal provider and protector. His care for his people will never cease. Literally he is “Father of eternity.” He alone can give the gift of eternal life to others. The final term is a key description of the Messiah—Prince of Peace. While earthly kings cause war, the heavenly king brings peace. Christ can bring peace between God and man, peace between man and man, and peace between man and his conscience.