
Then, on the first day of the Lord, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, born to the virgin Mary, a direct descendant of King David, a direct descendant of Abraham, and the one who would crush Satan’s head as he struck at Jesus’ heel. Isaiah also prophesied, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase 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. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this” (Isaiah 9:7).