The Meaning of Isaiah 9:6

Do you have a favorite Bible verse that thrills your heart with the good news that Jesus Christ has come to earth?

I do.

It’s Isaiah 9:6.

“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Here’s a free resource I’ve been using to immerse myself in the truths of this verse.

A 5-Sermon Series on Isaiah 9:6
https://www.sermonaudio.com/series/142382

For a deeper dive into Isaiah 9:6, I highly recommend these sermons by Dr. Joel Beeke, delivered in December 2020 at Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Joel Beeke (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the chancellor and professor of homiletics and systematic theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has served as a pastor since 1978.

I started listening to these sermons last week and they contain delightfully profound explanations of each name of Jesus in Isaiah 9:6, with practical advice on how to apply these truths to your life.

Each sermon is available in audio, video, and written (downloadable PDF) formats. Here are the links, along with the main points of each sermon.

Sermon #1 – Jesus Christ: “Wonderful!”
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/125202211335643

What does “Wonderful” mean?
Why do we need Him as “Wonderful”?
How is He “Wonderful”?

Sermon #2 – Jesus, Our Wonderful Counselor
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/12132002030797

Jesus is . . .
A given and Word-based Counselor
A listening and all-knowing Counselor
A teaching and exemplary Counselor
A sympathetic and successful Counselor

Sermon #3 – Jesus, Our Mighty God
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/1219202027171129

Where is the proof He is Almighty God?
Why did He come and end up on the cross?
How does His divine power help me today?

Sermon #4 – Jesus, Our Everlasting Father
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/122620162212925

Jesus is . . .
Father of eternity
Everlasting Father
Father forever
Father of the ages to come

Sermon #5 – Jesus, Our Prince of Peace
https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/123020226276176

Peace in a princely Person
Peace through Jesus’s stupendous work
Peace from Jesus’s blessings

I pray that you’ll find these resources edifying. Leave a comment below to let me know how God uses them to enhance your understanding of the greatness of Jesus Christ.