For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. – Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)
“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, a virgin will be with child and Bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. – Isaiah 7:14 (NASB95)
Immanuel: With us is God Im: With El: God
(Chapter 1:26-27) Mary: Marah – bitter (or unpleasant) (Strong’s)
When they came to Marah, they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter; therefore it was named Marah. – Exodus 15:23-24 (NASU)
(Chapter 1:31) Jesus: Jehovah the Saviour (Easton’s)
(Chapter 2:4)
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from old, From everlasting.” – Micah 5:2 (NKJV)
Bethlehem: Beth-Lechem – House of Bread
(Jesus) “I am the bread of life. – John 6:48 (NASB)
The Angel Announced the Gospel of Mega Joy
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news (euaggelizo) of great (megas) joy that will be for all the people. – Luke 2:10 (NASB95)
Euaggelizo: To announce good news, especially the gospel
And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me, “Says the Lord Almighty.
– 2 Corinthians 6:18 (NASB)