"Prince of Peace"

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. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end
- Isaiah 9:6-7 (KJV)

14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
- Luke 2:14 (ESV)

Three Hebrew words in the bible that describes “peace”

• Shaqat - Rest (Judges 3:11)

• Shalam - Cessation from war, to be safe, to be friends with (Joshua 11:19)

• Shalom - To be made whole, complete (Isaiah 9:6)

11 So the land had peace for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.
- Judges 3:11 (NIV)

17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
- Romans 14:17 (ESV)

3 Main Focal Points

1. Peace with God

5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
- Romans 5:1-2 (NIV)

2. Peace Of God - Peace within

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:7

33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
- John 16:33 (NIV)

10 Steadfast love and faithfulness meet;
righteousness and peace kiss each other.
- Psalm 85:10 (ESV)

17 And the effect of righteousness will be peace,
and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever.
- Isaiah 32:17 (ESV)

165 Great peace have those who love your law;
nothing can make them stumble.
- Psalm 119:165 (ESV)

7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:7 (ESV)

3. Peace with men

18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
- Romans 12:18 (NIV)

23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.
- Matthew 5:23-26 (NIV)

“Everlasting Father’”

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)

Jesus is everlasting.

8 “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”
- Revelation 1:8

Jesus is, figuratively, a father.

1. Christ is the “Second Adam,” representing us in righteousness.

22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 15:22-23

2. Christ founded a new covenant system.

8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
- Ephesians 2:8-10

3. Christ loves like the Father.

7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.
- John 14:7

9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.
- John 15:9

Jesus is the Everlasting Father.

16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
- John 3:16-17

"Mighty God"

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)

The mighty God

1. Infinite in Power

24 Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer,
   who formed you from the womb:
“I am the Lord, who made all things,
   who alone stretched out the heavens,
   who spread out the earth by myself,
- Isaiah 44:24

As holiness is the beauty of all God’s attributes, so power is that which gives life and action to all the perfections of the Divine nature. How vain would be the eternal counsels, if power did not step in to execute them. Without power His mercy would be but feeble pity, His promises an empty sound, His threatenings a mere scarecrow. God’s power is like Himself: infinite, eternal, incomprehensible; it can neither be checked, restrained, nor frustrated by any creature.
- Stephen Charnock

2. Defines Reality

52 And all were weeping and mourning for her, but he said, “Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.” 53 And they laughed at him, knowing that she was dead. 54 But taking her by the hand he called, saying, “Child, arise.” 55 And her spirit returned, and she got up at once.
- Luke 8:52-55 (ESV)

3. Demands our agreement

13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:13

"Wonderful Counselor"

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)

Jesus Listens and answers

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 29:12 (ESV)

Jesus Understands

15 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 4:15 (ESV)

Jesus knows better

9 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 (ESV)

How should we respond?

1. Be honest with our counselor

2. Listen to the counselor

3. Obey the counselor