We trace Isaiah’s promise of Emmanuel through Matthew’s Gospel and show how Jesus’ four names answer fear, division, and doubt during the Christmas season. Presence, not performance, sits at the center: grace given, peace established, and hope made concrete in a person.
• Isaiah’s prophecy to a nation in darkness
• Emmanuel as the promise of presence
• Grace as a gift received not earned
• Government on his shoulders as true authority
• Wonderful Counselor as wisdom beyond human limits
• Mighty God as power restrained and victorious
• Everlasting Father as faithful, unfailing care
• Prince of Peace as authority that calms and confronts
• Invitation to respond in prayer and trust
There’s people right over here on the floor. Maybe the person next to you, maybe you just need to say, hey, listen. I need someone to pray with me.
