Posted on 12/10/2022 6:22:32 AM PST by Roman_War_Criminal
Isaiah 9:6 is quoted frequently at Christmastime. You may have seen the passage on Christmas cards, oftentimes along with a manger scene.
The well-known (but usually not fully understood) verse reads, “To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
Notice that the first three phrases correlate to three distinct events in the ministry of Jesus, each separated by time.
First, he was born.
Then 33 years later, the Son of God was given as a sacrifice for sin (John 3:16).
Then one day yet future, the government will be on his shoulders. He will reign over all the nations of earth during the millennial kingdom as the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:7 continues the kingdom theme, saying, “Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.”
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Very good point. Thanks.
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