1. Jesus, the Messiah Introduction. (Matthew 16:13-15) “who do men say that I… am?” I. The Announcement of the Messiah. A. Bruise the serpent’s head (Gen. 3:14-15). B.Bless all the nations (Genesis 22:16-18). C.A prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Exodus 33:11).

2. Jesus, the Messiah I. The Announcement of the Messiah. D. Prophecies of Isaiah. 1. Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14). 2. Divine nature (Isaiah 9:6-7). 3. Suffering savior (Isaiah 53).

3. Jesus, the Messiah I. The Announcement of the Messiah. E. Additional Prophecies. 1. Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2). 2. David’s Seed and Lord (I Chronicles 17:7- 14; Psalm 110:1, 4; Zechariah 6:13). 3. The name “Messiah” (Daniel 9:24-27). Messiah transliterated from Hebrew meshiyacha = “Anointed One” Gr. christos i.e. “Christ.”

4. Jesus, the Messiah II. Jesus of Nazareth. A. Fulfillments in the Life of Jesus. Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14  Matthew 1:18-25). Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2  Matthew 2:1). Tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10  Matthew 1:3). David’s Seed (I Chronicles 17:7-14  Matthew 1:1). Silent before accusers (Isaiah 53:7  Matthew 26:63).

5. Jesus, the Messiah II. Jesus of Nazareth. A. Fulfillments in the Life of Jesus. Died with criminals: buried with the rich (Isaiah 53:9  Luke 23:32; Matthew 27:57-60). Looked upon while Pierced (Zechariah 12:10  John 19:34-37). Cast lots for clothing (Psalm 22:18  Matthew 27:35). (Ps. 22:14-18)

6. Jesus, the Messiah Conclusion. (Matthew 16:15-16) “Who do you say that Jesus is?”