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Advent 2014
Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2014 (message contributor)
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1. A Child Is Born, A Son Is Given
Contributed on Nov 30, 2014
Exploring reasons for the birth of the Christ.
“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.” [1] Can any text be more intimately associated with Christmas than the text now ...read more
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2. The Shoulders Of Jesus
Contributed on Dec 6, 2014
Exploring Isaiah's statement that "the government will be upon His shoulders." Christ the Lord bears His people on His shoulders.
“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 Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] The story of the entire Bible can be told by focusing on the shoulders of mankind. In ...read more
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3. The Name Of Jesus
Contributed on Dec 13, 2014
The Titles given Messiah through Isaiah reveal His deity and His character.
“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 Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” [1] “His Name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting ...read more
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4. Seated On The Throne Of David
Contributed on Dec 20, 2014
The birth of the Christ points forward to the day when Messiah shall reign from the Throne of David.
“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.” [1] Isaiah ...read more