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The King Has Come - Isaiah 9:6

Bryan Schneider · December 19, 2020

Isaiah 9:6

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Summary

Isaiah announces light in a time of political darkness through the promised Davidic Son whose righteous government will never end.
Jesus is the promised King, prophet, shepherd, and Son in whom God's long-standing covenant promises reach fulfillment.
As Wonderful Counselor, Christ possesses and speaks the wisdom of God with unmatched authority.
As Mighty God and Everlasting Father, the incarnate Son is not merely a royal child but the eternal divine ruler and guardian of his people.
As Prince of Peace, Jesus reconciles sinners to God, gives peace to conscience, and will finally end war and every enemy.
The fitting response is not mere seasonal familiarity but renewed wonder, worship, trust, and submission to Christ the King.

Has familiarity with the Christmas account diminished my wonder at the eternal Son taking human nature?
Where do I need to receive Christ's wise counsel rather than trust my own judgment?
Do I approach Jesus as merely comforting, or also as Mighty God and reigning King?
Is my peace grounded in circumstances or in Christ's finished reconciliation with God?
How should allegiance to the Prince of Peace reshape my worship and conduct?

Davidic King: The promised descendant of David whose throne, righteous government, and kingdom endure forever.
Wonderful Counselor: The royal Messiah whose divine wisdom perfectly teaches, guides, and governs his people.
Mighty God: Isaiah's title identifying the promised Son with divine power and victory rather than merely human royalty.
Everlasting Father: A royal title describing the Messiah's enduring, fatherly care and headship over his people, not a confusion of the Son with the first Person of the Trinity.
Prince of Peace: The King who reconciles sinners to God and will establish complete and everlasting peace.