November/ December 2020
Volume 102, Number 6

In the Beginning

For God So Loved the World

For Unto Us a Child is Born
The passage of Isaiah 9:6,7 is often included in Christmas greetings. How
many people stop and think of the significance of the first part of this prophecy, “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us” (NASB)?

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Mankind’s Coming New Ruler

The Government Upon His Shoulders
“God’s merciful purpose for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it … restoring the whole creation to find its one Head in Christ; yes … to find their one Head in Him” (Ephesians 1:9-10 Weymouth)…read more

Mankind’s Great Future Teacher

Wonderful Counselor
Wonderful. What a positive expression of joy, of inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration. When we truly see Jesus, we understand just how wonderful that “wonderful” can be.
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The Power of His Christ

The Mighty God
While the title given in this passage, “mighty God,” might be misunderstood to apply to our Heavenly Father, we find many scriptures that reveal Jesus is a mighty god in God’s plan of salvation. We begin by asking the following questions regarding our Lord’s role as the “mighty god.” …read more

News and Views

Current Events

Today in Prophecy

The Abraham Accords…read more

Life Giving Spirit

Eternal God
“The Everlasting Father” is a title ascribed to our Lord Jesus. It is but
one title among many that define our Lord’s inheritance for laying down his life as the “man Christ Jesus.”

He Came and Preached Peace

The Prince of Peace
Of all the titles given in the Bible for the Son of God, perhaps none is more pleasant to the tongue and the mind than “the Prince of Peace.” There is no human heart that does not yearn, at least at some deep subconscious level, for more peace in life…read more

Upon the Throne of David

No End to the Increase
To understand Isaiah’s words we need to look back at a long night well over
three thousand years ago when Jacob wrestled with the angel until he was blessed. Jacob was renamed “Israel.” The Hebrew Isra means “a prince with power.”…read more

“My Righteousness to be Revealed”

A Just Reign
Whenever we examine a passage of scripture, it is important to frame it in the context of surrounding verses to correctly understand its meaning. The prophet Isaiah provides us with exciting insights into God’s plan in just two verses…read more

I Will Appoint You

Isaiah’s prophecy of the Messiah in chapter 9 closes with the statement, “The zeal of the LORD of hosts will accomplish this” (Isaiah 9:7). The entire promise of the Messiah and his kingdom rests on the foundation of God’s zeal. This reveals to us God’s commitment to bring His plan of salvation for mankind to fruition…read more