What's in a Name, Part 4

In our Christmas series this year we have been considering the birth announcement for the baby Jesus sent by God the Father, through the prophet Isaiah, 700 years before the birth took place. We read it in
Isaiah 9:6 “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.”

In our studies we have explored each of the first three names. As the “Wonderful Counselor,” He has laid out plans for creation that are beyond our comprehension.  The greatest of these plans is “the unfolding drama of redemption.”  Because He is the “Mighty God,” He is can never be defeated nor His plans ever frustrated. His being the “Everlasting Father” means He is the one who provides and cares for us throughout eternity. Today, we will briefly consider the last name in the list, “the Prince of Peace.” Our study will fall into two parts.

I. The meaning of the Name
II. The significance of the Name to us