Wonderful Counselor (Isaiah 9:6) | Pastor Hayden Thomas
Weekend Sermons Podcast · Compass Bible Church Hill Country
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Show Notes
Trusting in Christ as God's promised solution to your most significant issue is an indispensable part of successfully addressing the mountain of other problems you face.
MAIN TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Teaching Points:
- Discard the Counsel of Our Culture
- Entrust yourself to the Peace of Christ
- Employ Biblical Counsel to Every Area of Life
Application Questions:
1.)Write down one observation you found particularly helpful from this week's sermon.
2.)Read Isaiah 8:11–17 & Isaiah 9:2–7. What is the historical context of Isaiah 8 & 9?
a.)How does the context lead you to see the significance of trusting God instead of what the culture around you tells you to do?
3.) Read Luke 12:4–5 & Psalm 33:8–11. What do these verses teach you about how God views the counsel of the world in contrast with his counsel?
a.)How can you apply your answer to question 3 to your life this week?
4.)Read Ephesians 2:14 & Philippians 4:6-7. Why is peace with God through Christ's offer of salvation a prerequisite to finding peace in other areas of life as well?
5.)Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & 2 Peter 1:3. How do these verses explain the necessity of applying the Bible in every area of life so you can experience the peace of Christ?
6.)Read Hebrews 4:15–16. What is significant about the ability to entrust the counsel of your life to Christ, who has been tempted by all your problems without failing at any of them?