✅ Lesson 3.3 - Messianic Prophecy and the Birth of Jesus Christ

1. The coming of an ideal ruler whose reign would be characterized by peace and righteousness; and

2. The coming of God Himself to establish His heavenly rule in the world.

Elwood and Magdamo mentions two popular expectations that were developed in Jewish thought:

Davidic Messiah

The first expectation centers on the coming of a Savior who would come from the house of David. He would be "God's anointed one" or the "Messiah" who would save them from their enemies and restore their kingdom.

God Himself

The second expectation is focused on God himself. The Jews hoped for the coming of God to rule the world and make all things new. This was expressed in the concept of the Kingdom of God - God's righteous and sovereign rule. The Jews expected God to come and deliver them from all their enemies and the evils of the world.

Messianic Hope

was the belief that God would triumph over evil and bring to completion his purposes either through His direct action or the Messiah.

Bethlehem

The place where Jesus was born which means “House of Bread”.

Donkey

an animal that Jesus used to ride into Jerusalem.

6km

Bethlehem is about _____ south of Jerusalem.

Isaiah 9:2-3

The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem otherwise known as the City of David was a fulfilment of the prophecy in ________.

Nazareth

The place where Jesus grew up in. It is a town in Galilee.

Gabriel

The angel that delivered the birth announcement to Mary.

about three months

Mary hurried to her relatives in the hill country of Judea and remained there for _______.

dream

An angel delivered the birth announcement to Joseph through a _______.

shepherds

The angel proclaimed the birth of the Christ to the ________ in a field near Bethlehem.

manger

The shepherds hurried to find Mary, Joseph, and the baby in the _______.

eight days old

Jesus was circumcised at _______ in Bethlehem.

Egypt

Joseph, Mary, and Jesus flew to _______.

1. To reveal God

2. For the Salvation of People

3. To have dominion over all creation

The 3 Purpose of Incarnation