Day One of Twenty-One "Son of God"

DAY 1

OF 21

Son of God

Isaiah 9:6

6For a child is born to us,

a son is given to us.

The government will rest on his shoulders.

And he will be called:

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:2-7

2 The people who walk in darkness

will see a great light.

For those who live in a land of deep darkness,

a light will shine.

3You will enlarge the nation of Israel,

and its people will rejoice.

They will rejoice before you

as people rejoice at the harvest

and like warriors dividing the plunder.

4For you will break the yoke of their slavery

and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders.

You will break the oppressor's rod,

just as you did when you destroyed the army of Midian.

5The boots of the warrior

and the uniforms bloodstained by war

will all be burned.

They will be fuel for the fire.

6For a child is born to us,

a son is given to us.

The government will rest on his shoulders.

And he will be called:

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7His government and its peace

will never end.

He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David

for all eternity.

The passionate commitment of the LORD of Heaven's Armies

will make this happen!

SORTING IT OUT The story of Jesus doesn’t begin with his birth in a barn.

Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah foretold a ruler whose reign would be timeless. Over one thousand years before Jesus was born, God’s covenant with Abraham promised a descendant who would bless all people. Before time began, God had a plan to redeem a world He had not yet made.

So, who is this promised Jesus? And who is Jesus today?

The Bible tells us that Jesus is the Son of God. It also tells us that Jesus is God. Both the Old and New Testaments ascribe many names, descriptions, and characteristics of Jesus: Jesus is the Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6). Jesus is our King (I Timothy 6:15). Jesus brings peace (Ephesians 2:14). Jesus is our Savior (Acts 13:23). Jesus is our friend (John 15:15).

Why does all this matter for us today? Over the next three weeks, we’ll be exploring who the Bible says Jesus is, looking at “The Early Years,” “Jesus in Ministry,” “and the Final Days.” Join us on this journey.

YOUR TURN When Jesus asked Peter, “Who do you say I am,” Peter answered, “You are the son of God.”

Who do you say Jesus is?

GOD’S TURN Jesus, teach me who you are. Help me learn to know you.

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