Title: Prince of Peace (4 of 4)
Series: He Shall Be Called
Author: Jim Perdue
Text: Isaiah 9:6-7
This morning, we conclude our Christmas series based on the prophecy of the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6. Isaiah promises that a "child" will be born and a "Son" will be given. And this child will be called, "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Today, we come to the fourth and final title in Isaiah's prophecy: "Prince of Peace." Because we live in a world that is longing for peace, Prince of Peace is a wonderful name. The world is not just longing for peace but is also worrying about whether it ever will or can achieve real peace.
"Prince of Peace" - this is one of Jesus' main names because it's what He came to do, bring peace. This peace isn't just peace on earth, but also peace between us and God. This king is the ultimate peacemaker.1
When the angels announced the birth of the Messiah, they proclaimed, "Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and good will toward men." This Messiah will bring peace. READ TEXT
*We live in a world full of chaos and confusion. Look at the news on any given day, it's easy to wonder, "What is the world coming to?" There are wars all around the world. There is corruption at the highest levels of political office. There is heartbreak, hurt, and hopelessness. Sometimes it's easy to say, "Look what the world has come to." Have you ever felt that way? I read something recently that gave me a great reminder. The early Christians did not say in dismay: "Look what the world has come to," but in delight, "Look what has come to the world." They saw not merely the ruin, but the Resource for the reconstruction of that ruin. They saw not merely that sin did abound, but that grace did much more abound. On that assurance the pivot of history swung from blank despair, loss of moral nerve, and fatalism, to faith and confidence that at last sin had met its match.*2
What has come to the world? At Christm ...
Series: He Shall Be Called
Author: Jim Perdue
Text: Isaiah 9:6-7
This morning, we conclude our Christmas series based on the prophecy of the Messiah in Isaiah 9:6. Isaiah promises that a "child" will be born and a "Son" will be given. And this child will be called, "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Today, we come to the fourth and final title in Isaiah's prophecy: "Prince of Peace." Because we live in a world that is longing for peace, Prince of Peace is a wonderful name. The world is not just longing for peace but is also worrying about whether it ever will or can achieve real peace.
"Prince of Peace" - this is one of Jesus' main names because it's what He came to do, bring peace. This peace isn't just peace on earth, but also peace between us and God. This king is the ultimate peacemaker.1
When the angels announced the birth of the Messiah, they proclaimed, "Glory to God in the highest, peace on earth and good will toward men." This Messiah will bring peace. READ TEXT
*We live in a world full of chaos and confusion. Look at the news on any given day, it's easy to wonder, "What is the world coming to?" There are wars all around the world. There is corruption at the highest levels of political office. There is heartbreak, hurt, and hopelessness. Sometimes it's easy to say, "Look what the world has come to." Have you ever felt that way? I read something recently that gave me a great reminder. The early Christians did not say in dismay: "Look what the world has come to," but in delight, "Look what has come to the world." They saw not merely the ruin, but the Resource for the reconstruction of that ruin. They saw not merely that sin did abound, but that grace did much more abound. On that assurance the pivot of history swung from blank despair, loss of moral nerve, and fatalism, to faith and confidence that at last sin had met its match.*2
What has come to the world? At Christm ...
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