A Great King
(Isaiah 9:6-7)

I. The background of the Prophecy
A. The seed of the woman (“A Great Battle”) (Genesis 3:15)
B. The star and scepter of Judah (“A Great Star”) (Numbers 24:17; Genesis 49:10)
C. The virgin birth (“A Great Sign”) (Isaiah 7:14)

II. The content of the Prophecy
A. A child is born who is a king (Isaiah 9:6a)
B. He will be called by divine names (Isaiah 9:6b)

1. Wonderful Counselor (divine wisdom)
2. Mighty God (divine power)
3. Everlasting Father (divine life)
4. Prince of Peace (divine sovereignty)
   C. He will reign on David’s throne forever (Isaiah 9:7; 2 Samuel 7:12-13)

III. The fulfillment of the prophecy
A. Jesus was born a king (Matthew 2:1-2)
B. Jesus is called by divine names (Matthew 1:23; Philippians 2:9-11
C. Jesus will reign on David’s throne forever (Luke 1:30-33)