Peace

The Source of True Peace (Isaiah 11:1-9) Stump/Rootstock of Jesse (Isa. 11:1) = Davidic Line appeared to be all but cut off God had promised that the line of David would stand until time indefinite (2 Sam. 7:16) Stump associated with aftermath of judgment/destruction, with some part preserved (1 Sam. 5:4, Destruction of the Philistine idol to Dagon, Dan. l 4:14-15 & 26, Prophecy concerning King Nebuchadnezzar) Jesse, father of David (Ruth 4:22) Shoot/Rod/Sprout = humble beginning (Isa. 11:1, 53:2, Jer. 1:11-12) Blossoming/Fruiting Rod is a sign of God’s Favor (Isa. 11:1, 60:21, Num. 17:1-8, Ezek. 7:10, Zech. 6:11-12) Jesus is the root and the offspring of the Davidic line (Rev. 22:16) Filled with/Directed by, God’s Holy Spirit God’s Spirit settled upon Him (Isa. 11:2, John 1:32) Wisdom & Knowledge (or Understanding) (Isa. 11:2, Luke 2:52, 21:14-15, 1 Cor. 1:30, 12:8, Eph. 1:17) Counsel & Might (or Authority) (Isa. 11:2, 9:6, princely power, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God) Knowledge of (or Familiarity with) and Fear of (or Respect for) God (Isa. 11:2) Righteous (Isa. 11:4-5) = morally upright, doing the right thing Faithful (Isa. 11:5) Just (Isa. 11:3-4, 42:1-4) Justice is putting righteousness into action Perfect justice requires a special insight, complete knowledge/understanding/truth, which comes only from God, by way of His Holy Spirit (1 Ki. 3:28, John 8:16, John 14:17 & 16:13, Ezek. 11:5, 1 Cor. 2:10) Perfect Peace (Isa. 9:7, 2:4, 60:18) Freedom from fear Affecting all creatures (Isa. 11: 6-9, Rom. 8:19-22) Because the earth will be filled with the Knowledge of God (Isa. 11:9) Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6)