For to us a child is
born,
to us a son is
given,
and the government will be on his
shoulders.
And he will be
called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty
God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of
Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Footnote:
9:1-7 This child who would become their deliverer is
the Messiah, Jesus. Matthew quotes these verses in describing Christ's ministry
(Matthew 4:15, 16). The territories of Zebulun and Naphtali represent the
northern kingdom as a whole. These were also the territories where Jesus grew
up and often ministered; this is why they would see "a great
light."
9:2 The apostle John also referred to Jesus as the
"light" (John 1:9). Jesus referred to himself as "the light of the world" (John
8:12).
9:2-6 In a time of great darkness, God promised to
send a light who would shine on everyone living in the shadow of death. He is
both "Wonderful Counselor" and "Mighty God." This message of hope was fulfilled
in the birth of Christ and the establishment of his eternal kingdom. He came to
deliver all people from their slavery to sin.
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All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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