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3. 3 Keeping the Passage in ContextKeeping the Passage in Context Isaiah 9:1-7 is teaching concerning the kingdom of God - cf Mt 4:12-17Isaiah 9:1-7 is teaching concerning the kingdom of God - cf Mt 4:12-17 The child would be the perfect lawgiver - v 6aThe child would be the perfect lawgiver - v 6a The child would effect peace - v 6bThe child would effect peace - v 6b All nations would be included - v 7aAll nations would be included - v 7a The child would ascend to David’s throne - v 7bThe child would ascend to David’s throne - v 7b He would bring about justification - v 7cHe would bring about justification - v 7c His kingdom would be eternal - v 7dHis kingdom would be eternal - v 7d 3

4. 4 Defining the TermsDefining the Terms The term ‘eternal’ is defined as perpetually, or age without end (Wilson’s Old Testament Word Studies)The term ‘eternal’ is defined as perpetually, or age without end (Wilson’s Old Testament Word Studies) ‘Father’ is defined as an ancestor, but may also mean an inventor of any art; a former or creator; a benefactor or a guardian (Wilson’s Old Testament Word Studies)‘Father’ is defined as an ancestor, but may also mean an inventor of any art; a former or creator; a benefactor or a guardian (Wilson’s Old Testament Word Studies) 4

5. 5 Defining the TermsDefining the Terms How is Jesus our Eternal Father?How is Jesus our Eternal Father? He is not His own Father - Jn 5:36He is not His own Father - Jn 5:36 He is not the only member of the GodheadHe is not the only member of the Godhead He is the source and originator of eternal life!He is the source and originator of eternal life! 5

6. 6 The Eternal Father: The Source of Eternal SalvationThe Eternal Father: The Source of Eternal Salvation Jesus Christ is the author of our salvation - Heb 2:10; 5:9; 7:25; 12:2Jesus Christ is the author of our salvation - Heb 2:10; 5:9; 7:25; 12:2 In redemption, Jesus is a father - Heb 2:13-18In redemption, Jesus is a father - Heb 2:13-18 The Messiah is the source of eternal life through the offering of Himself - Isa 53:3-12The Messiah is the source of eternal life through the offering of Himself - Isa 53:3-12 6

7. 7 Examining Isaiah 53:3-12Examining Isaiah 53:3-12 Jesus has borne our griefs - vv 4,11,12Jesus has borne our griefs - vv 4,11,12 The term ‘borne’ means to carry away, forgive, pardon, spare, take away.The term ‘borne’ means to carry away, forgive, pardon, spare, take away. Jesus served as a guilt offering for us - v 11; 2 Cor 5:21Jesus served as a guilt offering for us - v 11; 2 Cor 5:21 Justification is the result of His death - v 11Justification is the result of His death - v 11 The Messiah has offspring which the Lord recognizes - v 10; Gal 4:4,5The Messiah has offspring which the Lord recognizes - v 10; Gal 4:4,5 7

8. 8 The Eternal Father: The King of the Eternal KingdomThe Eternal Father: The King of the Eternal Kingdom Authority is implied in the title ‘father’ - Isa 22:21Authority is implied in the title ‘father’ - Isa 22:21 Jesus is over His own house, the church - Heb 3:6Jesus is over His own house, the church - Heb 3:6 Christ is reigning over the kingdom now - Heb 1:3Christ is reigning over the kingdom now - Heb 1:3 It is a kingdom that is eternal and unmovable - Heb 12:23-29It is a kingdom that is eternal and unmovable - Heb 12:23-29 8