„The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve.” ( Albert Schweitzer) This is the essence of a heartfelt project that we carry out almost every year, near the celebration of our Savior’s birth. CHRISTMAS IS THE CELEBRATION OF SHARED JOY. With the […]
He will be named: Prince of Peace
The title “Prince of Peace” communicates the type of reign this child will bring. Both earlier in Isaiah (2:2-4) and after (11:1-9), there is a communication of the “latter days” – the time of God’s Messiah. He will judge the nations and bring an everlasting peace where weapons are no more and even nature itself […]
He will be named: Eternal Father
When we hear “Eternal Father”, we would be excused if we wondered if this means God the Father instead of God the Son – Jesus. But in this text, Isaiah is not attempting to explain the trinity, but rather the nature of the Messiah. And we are given two primary attributes: (1) Eternal and (2) […]
He will be named: Mighty God
In Isaiah 9:6, the Holy Scripture tells us: “For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace”. Let us briefly discuss the concept of “Mighty God” starting from […]
He will be named: Wonderful Counselor
When a family is expecting a child, one of the most important concerns is how to name him. Parents usually name their child for what they would like them to be in the future. The name one bears is important. God himself calls each of us by name. When Isaiah brings the news that a […]
