A Son Shall Be Given: Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6-7)

A Son Shall Be Given: Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6-7)

Fatherhood is a Big Deal.

"...children with absent fathers are at a 4x greater risk of poverty, 7x more likely to get pregnant as a teen, 2x more likely to drop out of high school, and more likely to face abuse, neglect, serve prison time, abuse alcohol and drugs, and commit crime" - The Fatherhood Initiative

Jesus is the Everlasting Father

Central Point: ​______________________

Jesus Loves Us With ​_________________ ​(Matthew 11:28-30)

Jesus Loves Us With ​_________________ (2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 23:37)

Jesus Loves Us With ​_________________ ​(Hebrews 2:17, 4:15-16, 13:5)

Jesus Loves Us With ​________________​ (Hebrews 12:6-11)

Application:

1) Fathers, Take Note: We are called to reflect our Everlasting Father

2) Christians, Take Note: We are called to reflect Christ-likeness

3) Everyone, Take Note: We all need Reconciliation (Luke 15:11-32)

Memory Verse: ​For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ​Isaiah 9:6 ESV