The Anticipation

2 Timothy 3:16 NKJV

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

Main Idea: The Bible perfectly predicted the birth and life of Jesus.

Key Question: Do you trust the Bible completely?

1. Jesus’ family tree was prophesied.

a. Descendant of Abraham

Genesis 22:18 NKJV

In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”

(19th C. BC)

Matthew 1:1 NKJV

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham:

b. Descendant of Isaac

Genesis 21:12 NKJV

But God said to Abraham, “Do not let it be displeasing in your sight because of the lad or because of your bondwoman. Whatever Sarah has said to you, listen to her voice; for in Isaac your seed shall be called.

(19th C. BC)

Luke 3:34 NKJV

the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

c. Descendant of Judah

Genesis 49:10 NKJV

The scepter shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh comes; And to Him shall be the obedience of the people.

(17th C. BC)

Luke 3:33 NKJV

the son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah,

d. Descendant of Jesse

Isaiah 11:1 NKJV

There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots.

(4th C. BC)

Luke 3:32 NKJV

the son of Jesse, the son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of Salmon, the son of Nahshon,

e. Descendant of David

Jeremiah 23:5–6 NKJV

“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS

(6th C. BC)

Matthew 1:1 NKJV

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham:

2. Jesus’ varied locations were prophesied.

a. He was Born in Bethlehem

Micah 5:2 NKJV

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.”

(7th C. BC)

Luke 2:4–7 NKJV

Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

b. He was Called out of Egypt

Hosea 11:1 NKJV

“When Israel was a child, I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son.

(7th C. BC)

Matthew 2:13–14 NKJV

Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, “Arise, take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt,

3. Jesus’ caused reactions were prophesied.

a. Wise men reacted by giving gifts fit for a king.

Isaiah 60:6 NKJV

The multitude of camels shall cover your land, The dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; All those from Sheba shall come; They shall bring gold and incense, And they shall proclaim the praises of the Lord.

(6th C. BC)

Matthew 2:11 NKJV

And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

b. Shepherds reacted through worship.

Psalm 72:9 NKJV

Those who dwell in the wilderness will bow before Him, And His enemies will lick the dust.

(10th C. BC)

Luke 2:8–15 NKJV

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.”

c. Herod reacted by starting a slaughter.

Jeremiah 31:15 NKJV

Thus says the Lord: “A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation and bitter weeping, Rachel weeping for her children, Refusing to be comforted for her children, Because they are no more.”

(4th C. BC)

Matthew 2:16–17 NKJV

Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying:

4. Jesus’ miraculous resume was prophesied.

a. He is the Son of God.

Psalm 2:7 NKJV

“I will declare the decree: The Lord has said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.

(10th C. BC)

Luke 3:22 NKJV

And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”

Mark 1:11 NKJV

Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

b. He is God

Isaiah 7:14 NKJV

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.

(4th C. BC)

Matthew 1:20–23 NKJV

But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”

c. He was born of a Virgin.

Isaiah 7:14 NKJV

Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.

(4th C. BC)

Matthew 1:18 NKJV

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.

WHY DOES IT MATTER?

John 1:1–5 NKJV

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

2 Timothy 3:16 NKJV

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,

1. You can trust God.

2. You can trust God’s Word.