Introduction:
A. People came to Jesus:1. To see miracles done by Him (Matthew 15:30-31 / CF. Mark 1:30-45).B. The problem – people are not truly interested in knowing or doing all of what God said:
2. To kill Him (John 7:1).
3. To be fed physically by Him (John 6:26-27).
4. To see signs from Him (Matthew 12:38-40).
5. But, while many wanted to see, few wanted to follow and few will their always be (Luke 13:23-24).1. The interest in Jesus is / was just like the WWJD fad, quickly coming and quickly going away (John 6:64-69).C. The scriptures upon which today’s lesson will be based: (Matthew 16:1-4 and Luke 12:54-56).
2. The word of God has no place in those who reject the need for a Savior (John 8:32-37).
3. Then and today they wanted to see Jesus, but they did not desire to follow Him.1. People are aware of what they are looking for, but blinded to what they close their eyes against (Matthew 13:13-17).
2. God was very clear in foretelling about the coming of the Messiah, but people are not always willing to listen to what God says is going to happen.
3. Notice how clear God was as we examine just a few of many prophesies concerning Jesus Christ and their fulfillments.
I. God foretold
of the birth of Christ and His identity
A. Where, when, and how Jesus would be born:1. Where Jesus would be born (Micah 5:2).B. Who Jesus was:a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 2:1-6).2. The when was the time in which Christ would be preceded (Isaiah 40:3).
b. Fulfilled: (Luke 2:4-7).a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 3:1-3).3. Jesus (God) would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14).
b. Fulfilled: (Luke 1:11-17).a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 1:18-25).
b. Fulfilled: (Luke 1:26-34).1. A prophet like Moses (Deuteronomy 18:15-16).a. Fulfilled: (Acts 3:18-22).2. A priest (Psalms 110:4).a. Fulfilled: (Hebrews 5:5-6).3. A King (Jeremiah 23:5).a. Fulfilled: (John 12:14-15).4. The Son of God (Psalms 2:7).
b. Fulfilled: (I Timothy 6:14-15).a. Fulfilled: (John 3:18).
b. Fulfilled: (John 20:3).
II. God foretold
of the life of Christ
A. He foretold of the work of Christ:1. Where the work of Christ would begin (Isaiah 9:1-2).B. Jesus would be a light in the dark world: (Isaiah 42:6-7).a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 4:12-17).2. He would be rejected by His brethren: (Psalms 69:8).a. Fulfilled: (John 1:11).3. Jesus would live a sinless life (Isaiah 53:9).
b. Fulfilled: (Matthew 13:54-58 and John 7:1-5).a. Fulfilled: (I Peter 2:21-22).4. Jesus would bring Judgment to the Gentiles (Isaiah 42:1-4).a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 12:17-21).1. Fulfilled: (Luke 2:25-32).
2. Fulfilled: (Luke 4:14-21).
III. God foretold
of the death of Christ
A. Jesus would die for a reason (Isaiah 53:5-6).1. Fulfilled: (Romans 5:8-9).B. There were many events leading to the time of the death of Christ that were prophesied about, notice just a few:
2. Fulfilled: (I Peter 2:24-25).
3. Fulfilled: (Matthew 20:28).1. Betrayed by a friend (Psalms 41:9).C. There were many, we shall examine a few, things fulfilled when Christ was being put to death:a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 26:20-25).2. He would be spat upon and smote (Isaiah 50:6).
b. Fulfilled: (Matthew 26:47).a. Fulfilled: (Mathew 26:67).3. Jesus would be deserted (Zechariah 13:7).a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 26:31; 56).4. They parted His garments (Psalms 22:18).a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 26:35).1. Crucified among the sinners:(Isaiah 53:12).a. Fulfilled: (Mark 15:27-28).2. Let God deliver Him now (Psalms 22:8).a. Fulfilled (Matthew 27:43).3. Gall [bitter] and vinegar (Psalms 69:21).a. Fulfilled: (Matthew 27:34).4. No broken bones (Psalms 34:20).a. Fulfilled: (John 19:32-26).5. Jesus would be buried three days and then be resurrected (Mark 8:31).a. Fulfilled: (Luke 24:6-7).
Conclusion:
What has God foretold about our time that is being ignored?
A. That the Judgment Day is coming when we least expect it:1. Matthew 24:44B. That men must obey the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Mark 16:15-16):
2. I Thessalonians 5:21. II Thessalonians 1:7-8C. Let us as God’s people today not make the mistake of the Jews who were God’s people, and rejected the things God warned and foretold them of!
2. Hebrews 5:8-91. Learn and do the word of the Lord.
2. Be prepared to meet thy God!
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