CHRISTMAS EVE - AND HIS NAME WILL BE CALLED
December 24, 2023

HOPE

19  This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil, 
20  where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek. —Hebrews 6:19 - 20

Let us hold fast the confession of our 
hope without wavering, for He
who promised is faithful. —Hebrews 10:23

1  Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 
2  through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 
3  And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 
4  and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 
5  Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in
our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. —Romans 5:1 - 5

HOPE FOUND IN THE CHARACTER OF GOD

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:6

“AND HIS NAME WILL BE CALLED”

1. His Character of Hope is Wonderful Counselor.

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called WONDERFUL, COUNSELOR, —Isaiah 9:6

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. —Isaiah 7:14

1  Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed… —Isaiah 9:1a

2  The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. —Isaiah 9:2

And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. —John 1:14

2. The Hope of victory in His Character Mighty God.

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, MIGHTY GOD, —Isaiah 9:6

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. —Proverbs 18:10

16  For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. 
17  And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. —Colossians 1:16 - 17

1  “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed Me to preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;2  To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn,
3  To console those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” —Isaiah 61:1 - 3

The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” —Zephaniah 3:17

And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. —Revelation 19:16

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. —1 John 4:4

These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. —John 16:33

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. —2 Timothy 1:7

3. His Character is Hope for Peace.

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, PRINCE OF PEACE. —Isaiah 9:6

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, —Isaiah 9:7a

1  Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 
2  through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. —Romans 5:1 - 2

For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, —1 Timothy 2:5

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. —John 14:27

But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. —Isaiah 53:5

4. The Character of Hope in a perfect, forever, loving Father.

And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, EVERLASTING FATHER, Prince of Peace. —Isaiah 9:6

5  Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
6  For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
7  For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 
8  But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. —Romans 5:8 - 5

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. —John 15:13

For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” —Romans 8:15

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. —Hebrews 10:23