CSB
For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
NIV
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.
ESV
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.
Memorization Strategies
Try one or two of these strategies to make memorizing easier, especially for dyslexia and learning differences.
Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace.
- For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us: cradle your arms like holding a baby, then move your hands outward as if offering a gift.
- and the government will be on his shoulders: place both hands on your shoulders like you are carrying something important.
- Wonderful Counselor: tap your temple lightly, then open one hand like you are giving wise advice.
- Mighty God: make a strong arm pose with one arm.
- Eternal Father: place a hand over your heart, then stretch your arm out as if welcoming a child.
- Prince of Peace: place both hands gently out in front of you, palms down, like you are smoothing the air.
Draw a simple baby in a manger with four words written around him: โWonderful Counselor,โ โMighty God,โ โEternal Father,โ and โPrince of Peace.โ You can add a small crown above the baby to show he is the promised King.
Head Summary
Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, God promised that a child would come who would rule and rescue Godโs people. This child is not just any baby. He is given to us, and he carries the weight of the kingdom on his shoulders. His names show what he is like: he gives wise guidance (Wonderful Counselor), he is truly God (Mighty God), he cares for his people like a father (Eternal Father), and he brings deep, lasting wholeness (Prince of Peace).
Heart Prompt
Which of these names for Jesus feels closest to your heart right now: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, or Prince of Peace? Why? How does it change the way you think about Christmas to remember that Jesus is a gift โfor us,โ not just a cute baby in a story? Where in your life do you most need Jesus to be your Counselor, your God, your Father-like caretaker, or your bringer of peace?
Hands Practice
As a family, pick one of Jesusโ names from this verse to focus on each day or each mealtime this week. For example: โข Wonderful Counselor: ask Jesus for wisdom about a decision. โข Mighty God: praise him for his power over sin, death, and fear. โข Eternal Father: thank him for his gentle, never-ending care. โข Prince of Peace: ask him to bring peace into a specific conflict or worry. Pray one short, simple prayer each time, using that name of Jesus on purpose.
Family Question
If you were telling a child who had never heard of Jesus who he is, how could you use these names to explain what he is like?
Prayer
Jesus, thank You that You are the child who was born for us and the Son who was given to us. Thank You for being our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, and Prince of Peace. Help our family trust who You are and run to You for wisdom, care, power, and peace. Amen.