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Matthew wrote his account of Jesus' ministry to show that Jesus was and is indeed the King, Israel's long-awaited Messiah.

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Amazing Predictions

Date: 
December 16-20, 2011
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Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 61:1-3Matthew 1:21-23Luke 4:14-22, 4:28-30
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If you aren’t Jewish, then you’re what the Bible calls a “Gentile.” Most folks who follow the Jewish Messiah, Jesus, are just that—Gentiles. And as Gentiles, most of us don’t always understand Jewish Scripture, the Old Testament. This is particularly true when it comes to reading the prophetic books of the Bible. However, it’s helpful to keep in mind that the Old Testament makes the first announcements of Messiah’s coming and ministry. And few prophetic books have more prophecies about Messiah Jesus than the book of Isaiah.

Hearing the Message

Date: 
December 13-17, 2012
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Matthew 1:18-25, 1:3-4, 1:16, 2:16Luke 1:26-35, 1:18-20, 1:62
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Significant things often begin in seemingly insignificant ways. When sound waves enter the human ear, they bounce off three tiny bones: the hammer, the anvil, and the stirrup. The resulting vibrations send a message to the brain where logic is employed in the decision-making process. Then, the hearer takes certain action steps based on the words heard.

Joseph…Did You Know?

Date: 
December 18-20, 2013
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Matthew 1:18-25
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Young Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew so little about that little bundle of joy conceived by the Holy Spirit. She didn’t know those tiny feet would one day walk on water. As she put clean clothes on Him, she didn’t know the extent to which He’d offer redemption and cleansing to humanity. And she didn’t know that her lips kissed the tiny face of God Himself. But if Mary knew so little, how much less did Joseph know? Sometimes cast aside as a minor player in the retelling of the Christmas story, Joseph’s story mirrored that of his wife in many ways. He sat with her marvelling at this baby.

Christmas Fear

Date:
November 4, 2014
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Luke 1:29-2:11Matthew 1:18-21Romans 8
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“Do not be afraid.” We see this phrase recur throughout the Christmas story and it’s easy to gloss over without fully comprehending it.

At Christmastime we tend to focus on the joy and gladness we feel at the birth of our Saviour rather than phrases like this. But for a moment, let’s think about fear.

When the angel visited Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds it’s understandable the first reaction they had was fear. Fear is an emotional response to impending danger, evil, or pain, whether the threat is real or imagined, hidden or obvious.

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