Leader Guide

SuperVerse

Have children look up and read aloud our SuperVerse, Isaiah 9:6 (nkjv):

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

You have probably heard our SuperVerse read during the Christmas season. God gave us a Child—His Son! This verse says that the government was placed upon His shoulder. This means that God gave Jesus all authority as the head of the Church. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords! His reign will never end, as all earthly kings’ reigns will. The world has its governments, but they will not last. Many people believed the Messiah would come to be an earthly king, but Jesus came to establish God’s spiritual Kingdom on Earth. Jesus came to rule and reign in the hearts of all His followers as Lord and Savior! Now, let’s take a look at the names of Jesus that are in this verse. Discuss each name, jotting down brief notes next to each one on the board.

Wonderful: The true word here means full of wonder. Wonder that is beyond understanding! Jesus is full of wonders!

Counselor: Jesus is the best counselor in the world! He holds all wisdom and knowledge. He can guide and direct us in God’s perfect will for our lives. He came to Earth as a man, so He understands everything we will encounter. He knows us inside and out, so He alone can provide perfect wisdom and advice to us.

Mighty God: Jesus came as a baby, but He was still Almighty God. Another name for Jesus is Immanuel—meaning “God with us.” Jesus has all power in the universe, but He chose to lay it aside temporarily to fulfill God’s plan by coming to Earth as a baby. Jesus displayed glimpses of His might on Earth with signs and wonders like healing sickness, raising the dead, and calming the sea.

Everlasting Father: Jesus told the disciples that He and His father were one. Jesus was with God from the beginning and He is without end. God has adopted us into His family, and He is our Father in heaven.

Prince of Peace: Jesus gave us peace with God by His sacrifice on the cross. We don’t have to worry that God is angry with us! When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we know He has forgiven our sins and will take us to heaven someday. Jesus fills us with an inner peace that cannot be shaken or taken from us.

Let’s say our SuperVerse, Isaiah 9:6 (nkjv), together again, now that we have a deeper understanding of it!

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Note: Younger children may not be able to memorize the SuperVerse. They may simply repeat it several times, while older children may memorize part or all of it. Be sure all children understand its meaning.

Do not erase the content on the board, as it will be used in the Prayer section.