The Son's Name (Isa. 9:6) > Introduction (Part 2)

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

•  Biblical names were significant.
•  A person's name revealed character, competency, destiny or nature.
•  Some parents chose sad names for their children.
• Isaac named his son “Jacob.” Jacob means “supplanter” or “deceiver.”
• Another named his son “Nabal.”  Nabal means “fool.”
•  Some parents chose power names for their children.
• Elijah means “The Lord is God.” 
• Jesus means “Savior.”
• God the Father chose the highest name for His Son (Phil. 2:5-8).