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Jesus: The Ultimate Fulfillment of Prophecy. The “Seed of Woman” Prophecy and the Birth of the Christ. Genesis 3:15 foretells of the “seed of woman” bruising the head of the serpent A child born to a virgin would uniquely be the “seed of woman” (Isaiah 7:14)
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The “Seed of Woman” Prophecy and the Birth of the Christ • Genesis 3:15 foretells of the “seed of woman” bruising the head of the serpent • A child born to a virgin would uniquely be the “seed of woman” (Isaiah 7:14) • The angel told Joseph the child conceived in Mary was of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18-25), thus fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14
The City of Christ’s Birth • Micah foretold the Christ would be born in Bethlehem (5:2) • God’s hand was obviously in that birth, since Joseph and Mary were residents of Nazareth • Caesar Augustus decreed that all the world should be registered • Joseph took Mary to Bethlehem “because he was of the house and lineage of David” and Jesus was born while they were there (Luke 1:26; 2:1-7)
Other Facts Surrounding Christ’s Birth • The promised Messiah was to be a descendant of Abraham & Isaac, of the tribe of Judah and the royal line of David (Genesis 12:1-3; 21:12; 22:18; 49:10; Jeremiah 23:5; Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38) • The visit by the wise men (Psalm 72:10-15; Matthew 2:1-11) • Killing babies (Jeremiah 31:15; Mt. 2:16-18) • Time spent in Egypt (Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:12-15)
The Forerunner of the Christ • Malachi said the Lord would send a messenger before him to prepare the way • He was to be like Elijah (3:1; 4:5) • Isaiah said he would be the voice of one crying in the wilderness (40:3) • Gabriel told Zacharias that Elizabeth would bear a son who would fulfill that prophecy • Jesus told his disciples John was the Elijah who was to come (Luke 1:17; Matthew 17:10-13)
The Ministry of the Christ • The blind would see, the deaf hear, the lame walk and the dumb speak (Isaiah 35:5-6; Matthew 9:27-33; 12:22-23; 15:30; John 5:1-9; 9:1-7) • John’s messengers were to be told these very things (Matthew 11:1-6) • He would be compassionate, like a shepherd (Isaiah 40:11) • He would teach in parables (Psalm 78:1-2; Matthew 13:34-35)
The Zeal of the Christ • The Christ was to have a great zeal for the house of God (Psalm 69:9) • His zeal for God’s house is clearly seen in the cleansing of the temple • At the start of his ministry (John 2:13-16) • Following the triumphal entry (Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-18)
The Rejection of the Christ • He was rejected by his brethren (Psalm 69:4-8) • His fleshly half brothers rejected him (John 7:5) • His Jewish brethren also rejected him (John 1:11; 15:22-25) • Rejection by the Jewish rulers was also known in advance (Psalm 118:22-23; Isaiah 53:1; John 7:45-48; Matthew 21:23-46; John 12:37-43) • They could not see God’s powerful arm in his miracles (Matthew 12:22-30)
Unattractive, Yet Compassionate • From a little known corner of the land, without earthly beauty (Isaiah 53:2; John 1:46-47) • Isaiah 53:3 • He was held in contempt even by the people he came to save and experienced all forms of sorrow • He dealt with the illnesses and diseases of the people (grief) and mental pain of being rejected by those who needed to turn to him