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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?