The Webster Bible Church Podcast

Blessed Be The Name - Part 4: "Prince Of Peace" - Isaiah 9:6-7

Transformative Truth:
Jesus Christ provides the rule that real peace requires.

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. - Isaiah 9:6

Jesus Christ provides the rule that real peace requires.

Peace in a Person

“Children ought to love the Lord Jesus Christ above all things in the world.” 

There is no love so great and so wonderful as that which is in the heart of Christ.

Peace through his Provision

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. - Romans 5:1

For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility…. - Ephesians 2:14

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. - Isaiah 26:3-4

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. - Isaiah 26:3-4

Peace that is Perpetual

Jesus Christ provides the rule that real peace requires.

Blessed Be The Name - Part 3: "Everlasting Father" - Isaiah 9:6-7

Transformative Truth:
Jesus Christ is our “Everlasting Father”

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. - Isaiah 9:6

BLESSED BE THE NAME: Part Three: "Everlasting Father" Isaiah 9:6

And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water, and behold, the heavens were opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming to rest on him; and behold, a *voice from heaven* said, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." - Matthew 3:16-17

1. Jesus Christ is the founder and head of the household of faith.
 
Yet it was the will of the LORD to crush him; he has put him to grief; when his soul makes an offering for guilt, he shall see his offspring; he shall prolong his days; the will of the LORD shall prosper in his hand. - Isaiah 53:10

2. Jesus Christ is the benevolent protector and provider for his people.

3. Jesus Christ will never let us down.

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." So we can confidently say, "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?" - Hebrews 13:5-6

Blessed Be The Name - Part 2: "Mighty God" - Isaiah 9:6

Transformative Truth:
The infinitely powerful Son of God fights for His people.

1.  "Mighty God" on earth

2.  "Mighty God" in heaven

3.  "Mighty God" in heaven and on earth together

Blessed Be The Name - Part 1: "Wonderful Counselor" - Isaiah 9:6

Transformative Truth:
As the Wonderful Counselor, Jesus provides perfect wisdom and care for all who come to him.

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. - Isaiah 9:6

The Prophetic Context

Matthew 4:12-13 Now when he heard that John [the Baptist] had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali....

Matthew 4:14-17 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of Gentiles- the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned." From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.... - Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder.... - 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. - Isaiah 9:6

The Preeminent Counselor

1. Jesus is all-wise. 

2. Jesus is approachable. 

3. Jesus is reliable.

4. Jesus is available.

As the Wonderful Counselor, Jesus provides perfect wisdom and care for all who come to him.

Applications:
1. Come to Jesus with all your struggles and sins.
2. Listen to Jesus through the Word of God.
3. Walk with Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

Enjoy God's People - Philippians 1:1-11

Transformative Truth:
Celebrate and cultivate gospel-centered relationships in the local church.

1. Recognize our connection in Christ.

2. Root your confidence in God.

Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. - 1 John 3:2

3. Reaffirm our commitment to one another.
a. as partners in the gospel
b. through prayer for spiritual growth

False Gods - 2 Kings 1:1-17

Transformative Truth:
The One True God of the Bible still Rules and Reigns

I. Observation
1) The God of Israel is on His throne
2) The God of Israel defense His honor

II. Application
1) Point people to the One True God by first identifying false gods
2) Point people to the One True God by sharing God’s word

Becoming Purim People - Esther 9:20-10:3

Transformative Truth:
Great people foster gratitude toward God and goodness toward others.

A Grand Feast - Esther 9:20-32

1. It was recorded.

2. It was required. 

A Great Friend - Esther 10:1-3

1. What he sought

2. What he spoke

The Battle Fought, The Victory Won - Esther 9:1-19

Transformative Truth:
Believers can fight valiantly, knowing that God is for us.

The Victory Declared Esther 9:1

The Victory Described Esther 9:2-19

1. What God's people did for themselves
2. What the governing officials did for them
3. What God Almighty did for them
4. What they gained as a result

Believers can fight valiantly, knowing that God is for us.

Deliverance - Esther 8:1-17

Transformative Truth:
You can expectantly trust God's deliverance!

"Old Testament historical narrative is 'a declaration from God about God' (Alec Motyer)..." - Dale Ralph Davis

I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. Genesis 12:3

Transformative Truth: You can expectantly trust God's deliverance!

I want you to fully believe in God's deliverance, which changes everything Esther 8:1-2

I want you to fully rest in God's deliverance, which is sometimes veiled behind human decisions and actions Esther 8:3-12

People of Israel, listen! God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know. But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him. So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah! Acts 2:22-23, 36, NLT

I want you to fully delight in God's deliverance, which brings freedom and joy. Esther 8:13-17

The Jews were filled with joy and gladness and were honored everywhere. Esther 8:16, NLT

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Matthew 1:1

For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was. Romans 6:3-5, NLT

The Turning Of The Tables - Part 2 - Esther 7:1-10

Transformative Truth:
God protects his people and punishes those who oppose them.

The Request of the Queen Esther 7:1-4

The Rage of the King Esther 7:4-8

The Retribution on the Condemned Esther 7:9-10

1. Identification: Take your stand with Christ and his people.
2. Indignation: View God’s wrath in relation to his love.
3. Illusion: Beware of the deceitfulness of sin.