⁶ For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. ⁷ His government and its peace will never end. He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David for all eternity. The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will make this happen! — Isaiah 9:6–7 (NLT)

¹³ “In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. ¹⁴ He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. — Daniel 7:13–14 (NIV)

…he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, ²¹ far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is invoked, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. — Ephesians 1:19–21 (NIV)

¹⁴ They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers.” — Revelation 17:14 (NIV)

⁵ …Christ Jesus: ⁶ Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; ⁷ rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. ⁸ And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! — Philippians 2:5–8 (NIV)

⁵ In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus… — Philippians 2:5 (NIV)

⁵ …Christ Jesus: ⁶ Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; ⁷ rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. ⁸ And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! — Philippians 2:5–8 (NIV)

¹⁰ Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. — James 4:10 (NIV)

He is Lord, King.

The government will rest on his shoulders… — Isaiah 9:6 (NLT)

⁴ For you will break the yoke of their slavery and lift the heavy burden from their shoulders… — Isaiah 9:4 (NLT)

²⁸ “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. — Matthew 11:28–29 (NIV)

⁷ …He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever… — Isaiah 9:7 (NIV)

…he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant… — Philippians 2:7 (NIV)

⁴⁵ For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45 (NIV)