In a time of judgment God's hand is still reaching out to people. Our only hope comes from the Lord Jesus.

The power of Jesus is given to believers to become spiritually strong to walk worthy every day.

The Lord is a mighty deity and warrior who will defeat his foes. He is sovereign and has power and control over all things.

There are six aspects to these verses: a child is born, a son is given, the government will rest upon his shoulders, his name shall be called..., the increase of his government and peace will continue forever, the throne of David and upon his kingdom will have justice, order and judgement forever more.

A name gives us our identity/title and it also brings to us belonging from a family. Your name gives a testimony and certain characteristics.

Giving is reciprocal. When we give to help with the needs of others God will give us everything we need. You cannot out give God.

Is the Christmas Tree a good tradition to have?The Christmas Tree can remind us of the tree Jesus died on. The reason Jesus came was to suffer and die upon a tree for our sin.

What John saw was the big picture of history and the overall war between the world-Satan, and God. The woman in this passage is identified by the child that she bears, Christ, the Son of God. This is the Gospel narrative.