The Webster Bible Church Podcast
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
BLESSED BE THE NAME: Part One: "Wonderful Counselor" Isaiah 9:6
"The book of Isaiah is a vision of hope for sinners through the coming Messiah, promising for the 'ransomed' people of God a new world where sin and sorrow will be forever forgotten." - Ray Ortlund, Jr.
Matthew 4:12-13 12 Now when he heard that John [the Baptist] had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali....
Matthew 4:14-17 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15 "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles-
16 the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned." 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying,
"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given....
Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. ... If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." John 8:34, 36
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life. John 8:12
"A church is a group of Christians who assemble as an earthly embassy of Christ's heavenly kingdom...." - Hansen and Leeman, Rediscover Church
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder....
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
1. He possesses absolute wisdom.
Jesus Christ is the Wonderful Counselor.
2. He speaks to us as friends.
I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. John 15:15
I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another. Romans 15:14
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