Let’s Review…

“Our world is in need of someone to come and set things right.” ~ Dallas Willard, Philosopher

“messiah” = the anointed one the chosen one the ruler the deliverer “messiah” = the anointed one the chosen one the ruler the deliverer

“seed” = A collective (or ‘pregnant’) singular noun. Can mean the whole group, or a single representative of that group. “seed” = A collective (or ‘pregnant’) singular noun. Can mean the whole group, or a single representative of that group.

“God promised Abraham that he (or his “seed”) would be used to become a blessing to all the nations of the earth.” ~ Walter C. Kaiser, Old Testament Theologian

“Prophecy is meant to be read forwards, but understood backwards.” ~ B. Cavey, Teaching Guy

“Prophecy is not designed to give us all the answers, but to open us up to asking the right questions.” ~ B. Cavey

This week… Part 3: What’s In A Name?

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” ~ Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

“While other messianic allusions in the Old Testament are abstract or cumbersome, Isaiah sees with unprecedented clarity.” ~ Kenneth Boa, Bible Scholar

“…And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” ~ Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.“ ~ William Shakespeare

“The main character of the Bible is Christ.” ~ Kenneth Boa, Bible Scholar

“ Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.” ~ Isaiah 9:7 (NIV)

Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was born, I am.” ~ John 8:58 (NASB)

The Rosetta Stone

“Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.” ~ 2 Samuel 7:16 (NIV)

Mighty God – El Gibbor “A remnant will return, a remnant of Jacob will return to the Mighty God.” - Isaiah 10:21 (NIV) Mighty God – El Gibbor “A remnant will return, a remnant of Jacob will return to the Mighty God.” - Isaiah 10:21 (NIV)

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16 (NLT)

“A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of power, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.” ~ Isaiah 11:1-2 (NIV)

“‘The days are coming,’ declares the Sovereign LORD, ‘when I will send a famine through the land - not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. Men will stagger from sea to sea and wander from north to east, searching for the word of the LORD, but they will not find it.” ~ Amos 8:11-12 (NIV)

“I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” ~ Psalm 16:7-8 (NIV)

“It is being included in the eternal life of God that heals all wounds and allows us to stop demanding satisfaction. What really matters, of a personal nature, once it is clear that you are included? You have been chosen. God chooses you.This is the message of the Kingdom.” - Dallas Willard

“ For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, ‘Abba! Father!’ The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.” ~ Romans 8:15-17 (NASB)

“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” ~ John 14:27 (NASB)

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” ~ Matthew 5:43-44 (NIV)

Everlasting Father Wonderful Counsellor Wonderful Counsellor Prince Of Peace Prince Of Peace The Holy Spirit God The Father Jesus The Son Mighty God!

“For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form.” ~ Colossians 2:9 (NIV)