The Christmas Story According to Isaiah

Isaiah 9:6-7

I. The Nature of Jesus

A. The Majesty of His Diety

John 3:16, John 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:8, Titus 2:13

John 3:16 NKJV

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Hebrews 1:8 NKJV

But to the Son He says: “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

Titus 2:13 NKJV

looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

B. The Mystery of His Humanity

1 Tim. 3:16, John 1:14

1 Timothy 3:16 NKJV

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

John 1:14 NKJV

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

II. The Nativity of Jesus

Isaiah 7:14

Isaiah 7:14 NKJV

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.

III. The Nobility of Jesus

IV. The Names of Jesus

A. Wonderful

B. Counselor

1 Cor. 1:24, Is. 11:2

1 Corinthians 1:24 NKJV

but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Isaiah 11:2 NKJV

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

C. The Mighty God

D. The Everlasting Father

Ps 103:13, John 10:30, John 14:9

Psalm 103:13 NKJV

As a father pities his children, So the Lord pities those who fear Him.

John 10:30 NKJV

I and My Father are one.”

John 14:9 NKJV

Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?

E. The Prince of Peace

Rom. 5:1, John 14:27

Romans 5:1 NKJV

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

John 14:27 NKJV

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

Conclusion

Jesus is wonderful

Jesus is the Counselor

Jesus is the Mighty God

Jesus is the Everlasting Father

Jesus is the Prince of Peace