The Preacher's Complete Homiletic Commentary on the Books of the Bible, Volume 15 (of 32) / The Preacher's Complete Homiletic Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, Volume I

by Robert Aitkin Bertram; Alfred Tucker

The Titles and Government of Christ.

ix. 6. For unto us a Child is born, &c.

I. The Incarnation and Government of Jesus Christ. Let us contemplate Him, 1. As the Incarnate One. “Unto us a child is born” (H. E. I. 846–853). 2. As a gift of Heaven to a fallen world. “Unto us a Son is given.” 3. As advanced to supreme rule and authority. “The government shall be upon His shoulder.” II. The names and characters by which He is distinguished. “His name,” &c. III. The adaptation of these qualities to the purposes of His spiritual reign. 1. We need wisdom, and He is the “counsellor.” 2. We need reconciliation to God, and He is our “Peace.” 3. We need support under the calamities of life, and this He gives us, for He is the “Mighty God.” 4. We need comfort under the fears of death, and this He gives as “The Father of the Everlasting Age.”—George Smith, D.D.