Christmas Characters

Sermon: Jesus the Messiah Bible Passage: Luke 2:8-20 I. Luke 2:8-20 is the fulfillment of two OT passages: Gen 35:21 and Micah 4:8 (4:6-5:1) 1. Gen 35:21 Then Israel [Jacob] traveled on and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder 2. Targum Jerusalem on Gen 21. Jacob journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of…

Series: Christmas Characters Sermon: Jesus the Shepherd King Bible Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 I. The essence of this passage: 1. This passage tells how “Jesus of Nazareth” who was born in Bethlehem but grew up in Nazareth 2. It answers the question how Jesus is the Son of David and King of Jesus when He was called…

Series: Christmas Characters Sermon: Joseph, Jesus’ Adopted Father Bible Passage: Matthew 1:18-25 I. The essence of the passage: 1. Jesus was conceived supernaturally in Mary’s womb without the involvement of a man a. The Triune God—Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit collectively participate in this event b. Jesus “will save His people from their sins”…

Series: Christmas Characters Sermon: Rahab, A Woman in Jesus’ Genealogy Bible Passage: Matthew 1:2-6; 16; Joshua 2:1-13; 2 Corinthians 5:17 I. Observations on Joshua 2:1-13: 1. Negative a. Rahab was a prostitute by profession (she sold her body for money) b. A trade of immorality and thereby she remained one of the worst kind of sinners (verse…