Don't forget to download the Episode Guide for THIS episode HERE.Read the prophecy in Isaiah 9 and then read the birth account of Christ in Luke 1 and 2. Meditate on the name Wonderful Counselor. Consider the compassion of Christ. Seek the wisdom hidden in the robes of your Prince of Peace. Allow His words to be your counselors. Allow them to probe, confront, clarify, and guide you in paths of righteousness.We'll discover the first time the name Wonderful Counselor is prophesied and its fulfillment in the child born in a manger. In this episode, I discuss the following:Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: Historical contextConsult an outside resourceFollow the cross-referencesConsider the oppositeEpisode Guide DownloadNine years of featuring Christmas songs in December on More Than a Song!Isaiah's prophecy that shares the name Wonderful Counselor (among other names) for the coming Messiah - Isaiah 9:1-7Historical context of this Messianic prophecy in Isaian 9 - Jon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 2, Old Testament (Psalms - Malachi) - Amazon Paid LinkLinking this prophecy to Christ as the fulfillment - Luke 1:78-79, Matthew 4:14-16Definitions of "wonderful" and "counselor" - GotQuestions.org ArticleThe type of counsel we can expect from our Wonderful Counselor Isaiah 28:29Colossians 2:3Psalm 119:24Proverbs 2Considering the opposite of Wonderful Counselor by examining the type of counsel Job's friends gave - Exalting Jesus in Job (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) - Amazon Paid LinkRecognizing Jesus' compassion as a key component of His counselConsidering our Wonderful Counselor's techniques Probing questions - Mark 10:18Gentle confrontation - John 4:16-18Seeking agreement on the purpose or goal of the encounter - Mark 10:51, John 5:6Answering questions with questions to clarify the intent of the questioner - Luke 10:25-37Additional ResourcesLyrics for "Wonderful" by CAIN - New Release TodayExalting Jesus in Job (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) - Amazon Paid Link"What does it mean that Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)?" - GotQuestion.org ArticleJon Courson's Application Commentary: Volume 2, Old Testament (Psalms - Malachi) - Amazon Paid Link"Deity Distilled - His Name Shall Be" - Discover the Book Ministries ArticleMy favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate LinkThis Week's ChallengeRead the prophecy in Isaiah 9 and then read the birth account of Christ in Luke 1 and 2. Meditate on the name Wonderful Counselor. Consider the compassion of Christ. Seek the wisdom hidden in the robes In First Century Galilee, two sons test a father's unconditional love. In this story, the Parable of the Prodigal Son comes to life. Purchase "Finding Home" by Susan Macias on Amazon HERE or your preferred online retailer.

#480: "Wonderful" by CAIN

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