1. Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:11

2. 6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, On the throne of David and over his kingdom, To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness From then on and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this. 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

3.  As God, our Lord governed all things from the beginning; as man, he set up a "kingdom" which he still governs—upon the earth.  Your Kingdom come…  Peace to all mankind.

4.  Wonderful in relation to the Father.  Wonderful in the act of Creation.  Wonderful in his dealings with us.  Wonderful in his life on this earth.

5.  The WORD.  Proverbs 8:12-30  John 1:9  Reason  Conscience  Wisdom

6.  Immanuel-God with us. Isaiah 7:14  Psalm 45:6  Jehovah our Righteousness  Truly God and Truly Human

7.  Protector  Preserver  Job 29:16  Isaiah 29:16  Hebrews 7:25  Revelation 1:8  Deuteronomy 31:6

8.  Isaiah 2:4  Luke 2:14  Daniel 9:24  When there is universal righteousness, then there will be universal peace.

9.  The significance of the audience of shepherds.  Abel, David, The Good Shepherd.  1 Corinthians 26-29

10.  Messiah  The deliverance from a deadly evil  The fulfilment of a great hope  The restoration to our true position

11.  Is He Lord in your life?  Surrender now and find peace!  The Messiah is to sit on the throne of David, established forever.  There will be no end to the increase of His Kingdom and it will continue on eternally  The zeal or jealousy of God over His own honor will bring the triumph of us His people over our enemies.

12.  Show your zeal for the Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Our Saviour, Christ the Lord.  Spread His name, bring Him Glory.  Expand His Kingdom with mighty deeds, words of truth and powerful prayer.  A son is born to us and He, the Christ, is enough. Amen!