A Long-Expected Son (Long-Expected Jesus — Lesson 3)

Pastor Aaron Roberts (Worship Pastor) - ​​​​​Matthew 2:13-23​; Hosea 11:1-11​; Jeremiah 31:8-9​ & 12-16​ (Matthew 2:13-23​; 26:42; Hosea ​1:1; 11:1-11​; Jeremiah 31:8-9​ & 12-16​; Exodus 4:21-23; John 1:46; Isaiah 49:7; 53:3; Psalm 22:6; Daniel 9:26; Hebrews 4-5 & 9; 2 Timothy 1:9-10; Romans 8:14-17)

 

Matthew 2 contains three prophecies, all considered fulfilled in the events surrounding Herod’s attempted murder of the baby boy Jesus.

This week we investigate the origins and meaning of these prophecies and what they reveal about the nature of God’s true Son, Jesus.

 

Series description:

Each year, Christians around the world read the Christmas story and reflect on the incredible coming of our Savior, Jesus. At first glance, it might seem like a simple narrative, but the account recorded in the Gospel of Matthew contains numerous quotations and allusions to the Old Testament. Have you ever wondered why they are there? What do they mean, and what do they reveal about Jesus?

In this three-week Bible study, we will explore the Old Testament prophecies referenced in Matthew’s Christmas narrative. Together, we’ll dive deep into what they tell us about Jesus, the mission he came to fulfill, and, ultimately, what these truths mean for us today.

 

Long-Expected Jesus

Prophecy Fulfilled According to Matthew

 

Lesson 3: A Long-Expected Son

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​I. The Prophecies

A. Prophecy 1

B. Prophecy 2

C. Prophecy 3

II. The Old Testament Context(s)

III. The Fulfillment

IV. The Application

A. Jesus truly is the Messiah

B. Jesus is the Son of God

C. God truly is amazing and worthy of our praise

 

Lesson 3 - Notes