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Isaiah 9 · Grade 4

The Prince of Peace

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Isaiah 9 opens with a promise for the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, "Galilee of the nations." These lands had been brought low, but God would make them glorious. "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined on those who lived in the land of the shadow of death." In the New Testament, Matthew 4:13-16 says Jesus made his home in this region and quotes these verses.

God would multiply the nation and increase its joy, like the joy of harvest. He would break the oppressor's rod as in the day of Midian, and battle gear would be burned. Why? "For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders." His names reveal who he is: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His kingdom on David's throne will grow without end, upheld with justice and righteousness forever.

The second half of the chapter turns to the northern kingdom of Israel. In pride they said that fallen bricks would be replaced with cut stone. But because they did not turn back to God, troubles came again and again. Three times in this chapter Isaiah repeats the refrain, "For all this, his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still."

Show What You Know

  1. Which region would see a great light?

  2. What are the four names of the child?

  3. What did proud Israel say about the fallen bricks?

  4. What refrain does Isaiah repeat?

Think About It

  1. The child's names tell us who he is. Which of these names (Isaiah 9:6) means the most to you right now, and why?

  2. Israel was too proud to turn back to God. Why can pride keep people from admitting they need God?

Memory Verse

“For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as in the day of Midian.”

Isaiah 9:4 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for sending the Prince of Peace. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What does Wonderful Counselor mean to you?
  • How can you be quick to say sorry to God?

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