1. The Majesty of Christmas Part II: The Long Expected Jesus Pastor Joe Pursch Chinese Grace Bible Church Sunday, December 11, 2011

2. 12.11.20112 Introduction

3. 12.11.20113 I. The __________ of Bible Prophecy Power

4. 12.11.20114 Isaiah 46:9-10 (ESV) 9 remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me,

5. 12.11.20115 Isaiah 46:9-10 (ESV) 10 declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, 'My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose,'

6. 12.11.20116 Numbers 23:19 (ESV) 19 God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?

7. 12.11.20117 Romans 1:2-4 (ESV) 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures,

8. 12.11.20118 Romans 1:2-4 (ESV) 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh

9. 12.11.20119 Romans 1:2-4 (ESV) 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

10. 12.11.201110 Luke 24:27 (ESV) 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.

11. 12.11.201111 II. The _______________ of the Messiah Predictions

12. 12.11.201112 II. The _______________ of the Messiah A. Seed of _____________ Predictions Abraham

13. 12.11.201113 Genesis 22:18 (ESV) 18 and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice." Matthew 1:1 (ESV) 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

14. 12.11.201114 II. The _______________ of the Messiah A. Seed of _____________ B. Son of _________ Predictions Abraham Isaac

15. 12.11.201115 Genesis 22:18 (ESV) 12 But God said to Abraham, "Be not displeased because of the boy and because of your slave woman. Whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you, for through Isaac shall your offspring be named. Luke 3:23, 34 (ESV) 23 Jesus, when he began his ministry, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli,

16. 12.11.201116 Genesis 22:18 (ESV) 12 But God said to Abraham, "Be not displeased because of the boy and because of your slave woman. Whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you, for through Isaac shall your offspring be named. Luke 3:23, 34 (ESV) 34 the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

17. 12.11.201117 II. The _______________ of the Messiah A. Seed of _____________ B. Son of _________ C. Son of _________ Predictions Abraham Isaac Jacob

18. 12.11.201118 Numbers 24:17 (ESV) 17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: a star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel; it shall crush the forehead of Moab and break down all the sons of Sheth. Luke 3:34 (ESV) 34 the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

19. 12.11.201119 II. The _______________ of the Messiah A. Seed of _____________ B. Son of _________ C. Son of _________ D. Tribe of _________ Predictions Abraham Isaac Jacob Judah

20. 12.11.201120 Genesis 49:10 (ESV) 10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples. Luke 3:33 (ESV) 33 the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

21. 12.11.201121 II. The _______________ of the Messiah A. Seed of _____________ B. Son of _________ C. Son of _________ D. Tribe of _________ E. Family of ________ Predictions Abraham Isaac Jacob Judah Jesse

22. 12.11.201122 Isaiah 11:1 (ESV) 1 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. Luke 3:32 (ESV) 32 the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Sala, the son of Nahshon,

23. 12.11.201123 II. The _______________ of the Messiah F. House of ___________ Predictions David

24. 12.11.201124 Jeremiah 23:5 (ESV) 5 "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. Luke 3:31 (ESV) 31 the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,

25. 12.11.201125 II. The _______________ of the Messiah F. House of ___________ G. Born in _______________ Predictions David Bethlehem

26. 12.11.201126 Micah 5:2 (ESV) 2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. Matthew 2:1 (ESV) 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,

27. 12.11.201127 II. The _______________ of the Messiah F. House of ___________ G. Born in _______________ H. Born of a __________ Predictions David Bethlehem Virgin

28. 12.11.201128 Isaiah 7:14 (ESV) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Matthew 1:18 (ESV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.

29. 12.11.201129 II. The _______________ of the Messiah F. House of ___________ G. Born in _______________ H. Born of a __________ I. Presented With _________ Predictions David Bethlehem Virgin Gifts

30. 12.11.201130 Psalm 72:10 (ESV) 10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands render him tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts! Matthew 2:1, 11 (ESV) 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,

31. 12.11.201131 Psalm 72:10 (ESV) 10 May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands render him tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts! Matthew 2:1, 11 (ESV) 11 And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.

32. 12.11.201132 II. The _______________ of the Messiah F. House of ___________ G. Born in _______________ H. Born of a __________ I. Presented With _________ J. Pursued Unto _________ Predictions David Bethlehem Virgin Gifts Death

33. 12.11.201133 Jeremiah 31:15 (ESV) 15 Thus says the LORD: "A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more."

34. 12.11.201134 Matthew 2:16 (ESV) 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.

35. 12.11.201135 III. The _____________ from the Cross Perspective

36. 12.11.201136 Isaiah 53:12 (ESV) 12 Therefore I will divide him a portion with the many, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many, and makes intercession for the transgressors.

37. 12.11.201137 Psalm 68:18 (ESV) 18 You ascended on high, leading a host of captives in your train and receiving gifts among men, even among the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.

38. 12.11.201138 Conclusion