What Child Is This? Isaiah's Titles for Jesus

The study before us is precious because it is a prophecy about the four titles of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6. Names are important. Biblically speaking, when we read that a person had a certain name, that name had a meaning behind it. Here in Isaiah, we come across the passage where it says "His name shall be called..." Christ's names tell us something about His nature and character. At Christmastime, we often get distracted with the "wrapping paper" by thinking better circumstances in life will make us happy—a better job, an improved marriage, more money, love, or health. Let's instead put aside all the "wrapping paper" of life and enjoy God's true gift to mankind. God so loved the world that he gave the most precious and perfect gift; in Jesus is true happiness and joy. Let us rejoice in him as we study his titles from the prophet Isaiah.