He Shall Be Called
Message Series:
November-December 2025This 3-week series for InsideOut (high school ministry) breaks down the verse in Isaiah 9, the Old Testament prophecy, foretelling of the coming Messiah, announcing the arrival of the divine King.
The birth of Jesus in a manger is the ultimate fulfillment of Isaiah's promise, and points us to the humble beginnings of the well-known Nativity scene in the Christmas story.
Inspiration
Curated selection of licensed artwork like etchings and engravings help with the authentic, intentional feel of a well-known story.
Etchings and engraving are intaglio printmaking techniques, known for detailed, atmospheric, and highly textured imagery.
*Top left: Old illustration of the holy Nativity. Engraved by Jourdain after painting of Rubens, published on L'Illustration Journal Universel, Paris, 1857 (Shutterstock)
*Bottom left: View of Bethlehem, Jan Luyken, after Cornelis de Bruyn, 1698 (Shutterstock)
*Top right: The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds. Etching, burin and drypoint by Rembrandt van Rijn, 1634 (Public Domain found on the National Gallery of Art)
*Bottom right: Old illustration of sheepfold interior. Original, from an etching of C. Jacque, was published on L'Illustration, Journal Universel, Paris, 1860
Delicate, artisanal, and moody
The title of “He Shall be Called” is directly pulled from Scripture, referencing the names that follow:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
These are considered "titles" of his very nature and work.
Follow the story through our opening video to introduce the message:
Creative Director: Meaghan Gowland, Creative Producer: David Blakeslee, Motion Designer: Nick Chislett
“ 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.”
— Isaiah 9: 6-7