Master the Bible: How to Get and Keep the Big Picture of the Bible's Story

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Mas ter the B i b l e : How to Get and Keep the B i g P i c ture of the B i b l e ’ s Stor y

1. His coming is foretold in the Scriptures, Isa. 11.1-3; Isa. 11.4-5.

2. We anticipate his coming, the Prophet, Deut. 18.15; Luke 1.67-70.

3. His birth is announced by John the Baptist, Isa. 40.3-5; Gen. 49.10.

4. God affirms his promise that Messiah will come, Mal. 4.2-3; Isa. 60.1-2.

5. The Son of God arrives into the world, Luke 2.1-4; Luke 2.5-7.

B. The Incarnation of Christ: Christmas – in the person of Jesus of Nazareth, the Lord God has come into the world; he is Immanuel.

1. He was born of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary, Luke 1.26-33; Luke 1.46-49.

2. He is called Immanuel, Isa. 7.14, 2 Cor. 4.6.

3. His Name is Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins, Matt. 1.21-23; Isa. 9.6-7.

4. Joy has finally come to the world, Luke 2.8-11; Luke 2.12-14.

5. The baby Messiah was seen by shepherds, Luke 2.15-17; Luke 2.18-20