Isaiah 9:6-7 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful… I. WHO CALLS HIM BY THIS NAME? 1. His Father (Philippians 2:9). 2. All His people, flying to Him, in their first believing, as such an one, and depending on Him all along their course of life as such an one. II. WHAT DOES HIS BEING CALLED BY THIS NAME IMPORT? 1. That He really is what this name bears. 2. What He is called He is found to be in the experience of saints. III. APPLICATION. Study the name of Christ, as represented in the Word, so that your souls may be enamoured of Him. (T. Boston.) Parallel Verses KJV: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. |
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