Christmas 2022 Message 1

It’s all in the Name

Christmas 2022 Message 1

Isaiah 9:6

Me:

Hi-de-ho, neighbor

Movie

a. Is there anything you don’t know?

i. Tim would get in a mess and Wilson would give his advise

ii. Wilson’s pedigree was astounding.

iii. He had been everywhere and done everything

iv. Would Tim follow the advice of Wilson?

v. That was really the theme of the show

We:

What tangled webs we weave

a. We can get ourselves into messes

i. Our lives can become complicated

ii. We are in constant need of direction

iii. “We need a competent leader to navigate our ship as we find ourselves in the chaotic waves of life.”

b. Fortunately for us that believe

i. Our guide has been revealed

ii. He is the Christ-child of Bethlehem

iii. Better than Wilson, Jesus’ pedigree was uttered long before his arrival

iv. Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) — 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6 ESV

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

God:

The Christ-child

a. He came for a purpose

i. He came born of a virgin

ii. He came born in an animal stall

iii. He came as a son of carpenter

iv. He didn’t live in a palace

v. He lived off the kindness of others

vi. He came to die on a sinner’s cross

vii. He came for a purpose

viii. It’s all in the name

Wonderful Counselor

i. Think about a lawyer mapping out a plan to win your case

ii. This is the counselor the bible is talking about

iii. Like a lawyer Christ has the qualifications to give the advice

iv. “The point of the description is that this child-king would lead with wisdom far above human wisdom.”

v. Hebrews 4:15–16 (NET 2nd ed.) — 15 For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. 16 Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.

Hebrews 4:15–16 NET 2nd ed.

For we do not have a high priest incapable of sympathizing with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way just as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and find grace whenever we need help.

Mighty God

i. Rules from a position of power

ii. He will win every battle

iii. Deuteronomy 10:17 (CEV) — 17 The Lord your God is more powerful than all other gods and lords, and his tremendous power is to be feared. His decisions are always fair, and you cannot bribe him to change his mind.

Deuteronomy 10:17 CEV

The Lord your God is more powerful than all other gods and lords, and his tremendous power is to be feared. His decisions are always fair, and you cannot bribe him to change his mind.

iv. He is the Mighty God

Everlasting Father

i. This is metaphorical describing Christ as the guardian and protector

ii. It points to a relationship

iii. Matthew 11:27–30 (NASB95) — 27 “All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. 28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Matthew 11:27–30 NASB95

“All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Prince of Peace

i. Philippians 4:6–7 (NIV) — 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:6–7 NIV

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

You:

For to us a child is born

a. Let us make it practical

i. How is the Christ-child your Wonderful Counselor?

1. Do you go daily to the throne of grace?

ii. How is the Christ-child Mighty God?

1. How is Jesus Lord of your life?

2. What are the barriers that keeps it being so?

iii. Where do you find rest for your soul?

1. Is it in the arms of the Father?

iv. Is your life a chaotic mess?

1. Are you anxious?

2. How is your prayer life?

We:

Like Tim we need a Wilson

a. Jesus is that Wilson

i. When you find yourself in a mess

ii. Turn your eyes upon Jesus