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CHAPTER 8
THE PRINCE OF PEACE
From the Garden of Eden, God promised a
Coming One (Genesis 3:15). Through the
Prophet Isaiah it was revealed that one of His
names would be Sar Shalom [Prince of Peace].
Isa. 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us
a son is given: and the government shall be
upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called
Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The
everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace [Sar
Shalom].
Isa. 9:7 Of the increase of his government and
peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of
David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and
to establish it with judgment and with justice
from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the
Lord of hosts will perform this.
When Jesus walked the earth, He spoke to
Israel, God’s covenant people, of a visible,
earthly kingdom that the prophets prophesied.
He taught and demonstrated the operation of
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