Everlasting Father

Call to Worship – Matthew 2:1-2

Scripture Reading – Psalm 103

Sermon – Isaiah 9:6 – Everlasting Father

Aspects of the fatherly care of King Jesus for his people:

1. Jesus fathered (brought about) our ____________________.

2. Jesus compassionately ______________________________.

3. Jesus will ____________________________.

-Why is Jesus called the "second Adam"? How does that relate to his title of "Everlasting Father"?

-How does our experience of earthly fathers help us understand Jesus's ministry to us? How might our experience misconstrue Jesus's ministry?

-How have you seen the Lord's care in your life? In what areas do you need to trust him today?

Other passages to consider: Ps 103:8-14; Isa 40:11; Jn 1:12; 10:28; Rom 5:17; 2 Cor 5:17; Gal 4:4; Col 1:15-20; Heb 4:14-16; 13:5-8; 1 Jn 3:1.