Advent Prophecies: The Government Upon His Shoulder

A Moment of Hope · Dec 14, 2022 · 4m

Looking at some of the Old Testament prophecies pointing to the coming of Jesus gives credence to the power of the Gospel. As we watch the revelation of Jesus' first coming, we should pause and ready ourselves even more for his second coming.

Isaiah 9:6 says, "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."

Here the prophet Isaiah indicates that a baby king would be born. Many were expecting a powerful earthly, military ruler to come on the scene…