The Coming of the Messiah
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Introduction
Introduction
The good news of the Messiah should move us to persistently seek him.
The good news of the Messiah should move us to tell others.
The good news of the Messiah should moves us to amazement.
The good news of the Messiah should move us to deep meditation.
The good news of the Messiah should moves us to worship.
PRAY
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
The Messiah Came to the Real World
The Messiah Came to the Real World
There was a king over the Roman Empire, Caesar Augustus
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
There was a governor over Syria, Quirinius
2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
There was a census required for the taxation purposes
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town.
There were no vacancies in Bethlehem because of many visitors
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
There were shepherds in the fields tending their flock
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
There were people burdened under the load of sin and the struggles of life
Importance: Jesus would invade time to wage war against sin by doing all the will of God in a human body.
5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body have you prepared for me; 6 in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. 7 Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come to do your will, O God, as it is written of me in the scroll of the book.’ ”
6 In sacrifice and offering you have not delighted, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required. 7 Then I said, “Behold, I have come; in the scroll of the book it is written of me: 8 I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.”
The Messiah was Born in Bethlehem as was Foretold
The Messiah was Born in Bethlehem as was Foretold
3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Importance: It was prophesied by Micah that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem
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. 3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel. 4 And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth.
The Messiah was Parented by Joseph and Mary
The Messiah was Parented by Joseph and Mary
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
Importance: The Messiah was to be a descendent of David
12 When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
The Messiah Was Born in a Humble Context
The Messiah Was Born in a Humble Context
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Importance: The Messiah would come as a Suffering Servant
1 Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him. 3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
The Messiah’s Birth Was First Announced to Outcasts
The Messiah’s Birth Was First Announced to Outcasts
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
A few facts about shepherds:
Shepherds were normally the last to hear any news
Shepherds were considered to be dishonest
Shepherd were considered ceremonially unclean because of their work
Shepherds were considered to be social outcasts
Importance: Jesus came as the good news to the unclean and the outcasts
1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;
Jesus reads in the synagogue and applies it to himself
18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
The Messiah is Both Redeemer and Ruler
The Messiah is Both Redeemer and Ruler
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Importance: Jesus is the Savior of his people, the anointed One of God and God in the flesh
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.
21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
The Messiah’s Birth Caused Heavenly Praise to Overflow
The Messiah’s Birth Caused Heavenly Praise to Overflow
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” NKJV And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
An army of angels arrived to worship and praise God because of the birth of the Messiah
Importance: In the plan of the Redemption of His people God alone is to worshipped and praised
1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, for the sake of your steadfast love and your faithfulness!
Practical Application:
Practical Application:
When you hear the good news, you should seek the Lord
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
The did not tarry, but quickly set out to find the baby Jesus, the Savior
When you hear the good news, be persistent in finding Jesus
16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
Found - to find out by search.
6 “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;
Seek the Lord while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near.
When you hear the good news, you should tell others
17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.
Made known - tell, communicate.
8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
When you hear the good news, you should be amazed
18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.
Wondered, to be had in admiration
When you hear the good news, you should meditate on it
19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
Treasured up, to keep within one’s self, keep in mind Pondered, to bring together in one’s mind, confer with one’s self.
11 I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
When you hear the good news, you should join the angel chorus
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Glorifying, to praise, extol, magnify, celebrate, to honor Praised, to praise, extol, to sing praises in honor to God
What is your response to this news? May we all have appropriate responses to Jesus this day and forever.