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Scripture Lesson: Psalm 24:7-10

The psalmist is inviting all of God’s people to welcome their King with joy when he comes. Today, Jesus now comes in glory through the gospel, and we welcome him with joy when we receive the Word in faith. Jesus will return on Judgment Day with the angels to gather all believers so that all of us can welcome him with a royal welcome that will last forever.

 

He Will Be Called

Mighty God

Week #2

 

For 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. - Isaiah 9:6

 

el (ale)  - the high GOD (title he claims for himself), strength, power

 

gibbowr  (ghib-bore) - strong, mighty, a mighty man

 

Jesus Is Our Champion

 

  1. Our Champion is qualified.

 

  1. Because he is like us.

 

For 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. - Isaiah 9:6

 

But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, - Galatians 4:4

 

  1. Because he is unlike us.

 

Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. - Isaiah 46:9

 

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. - Hebrews 4:15

 

  1. Our Champion is strong.

 

say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.”- Isaiah 35:4

 

Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. - Psalm 24:8

 

For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. - 1 Corinthians 1:25

 

  1. Our Champion is victorious.

 

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.”                  - Isaiah 12:2

 

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.                                   - 1 Corinthians 15:57

 

“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. - Revelation 22:12-13

 

Points to Ponder

 

  1. Evaluate this statement - “The many commercial and ornamental lights of Christmas cannot dispel the deep shadow cast across our nation and our own consciences by sin.  We need a hero, a champion, who can brighten our lives long after artificial Christmas lighting has been taken down.” (Wayne Mueller – retired WELS Pastor)

 

  1. Why do we so need the champion that God pictured through Isaiah at this time of year? Over the 2 weeks how will you get focused in on what Christmas is about - the arrival of our Mighty God in Bethlehem?

 

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 90:1-2

 

He Will Be Called

Everlasting Father

Week #3

 

For 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.  Isaiah 9:6

 

‘ad (hhad)  - ancient (of past time), for ever (of future time), continuous existence

 

‘ab  (awb, av) - father, head of a household, ruler or chief

 

Jesus   - “Our Forever Father”

 

  1. ...is always increasing his family.

 

 I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. - John 10:16

 

  1. ...is always compassionate to his family.

 

And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,         - Exodus 36:4

 

they refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them, - Nehemiah 9:17

 

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. - Psalm 86:15

 

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. - Psalm 103:8

 

  1. ...is always caring about his family.

 

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. - Jeremiah 29:11

 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, 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. - Matthew 11:28-29

 

  1. ...is always there for his family.

 

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them .“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” - Joshua 1:5-9

 

and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” - Matthew 28:20

 

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” -  Hebrews 13:5

 

 

Points to Ponder

 

  1. Have you ever projected the image of your earthly father onto your Forever Father?   If so, how has that hindered your relationship with Jesus?

 

  1. How is seeing Jesus as Father affect your relationship with Him?