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divinity]
,… And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the in-
crease of his government and peace there will be no end. 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”
(Isa. 9:6-7).
“He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all
peoples, nations and men 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”
(Dan. 7:14).
END APATHY TOWARDS JERUSALEM
Throughout recorded history, the Jewish nation has been
the recipient of unjust prejudice and persecution. This, too,
will end.
“At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the
Lord, and all nations will gather in Jerusalem to honor the
name of the Lord. No longer will they follow the stubbornness
of their evil hearts”
(Jer. 3:17).
“On that day living water will flow out from Jerusalem, half
to the eastern sea and half to the western sea, in summer and
in winter. The Lord will be king over the whole earth”
(Zech.
14:8-9).
END TEARS AND SORROW
God will end the tears and sorrow of the Jews.
“They will
enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads.
Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing
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