Main Thought
The greatest gift ever given to mankind was Jesus Christ! When the prophet Isaiah foretold the birth of Jesus, one of the names he used to identify Him was “Wonderful Counselor.” Isaiah spoke these words during a dark time for the people of Israel: they were about to be attacked, and were desperate for guidance in the midst of the doom and gloom. In revealing the Messiah as a Wonderful Counselor, God’s people were reminded that God had a divine plan for hope and deliverance. The Wonderful Counselor would arrive to guide them them through their worst. He would lead them as their Perfect King. Jesus fulfills Isaiah’s prophecy; as our Wonderful Counselor, He gives us hope regardless of our troubles and leads us to victory.
Main Passage
6 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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
- Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
- Jeremiah 29:1215 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
- Hebrews 4:159 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
- Isaiah 55:9
Discussion Questions
Tell us about one situation where you need God’s wisdom. Ask God for understanding, clarity, and peace today.
What’s one area in your life where you’re having a hard time trusting God? How can you grow in your understanding of who God is this week? How can you know Him more, so you can trust Him more?
To whom can you share what you’ve just learned about Jesus being our Wonderful Counselor? How can you encourage that person this week?