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Today’s Reading. Matthew ch22 v41-46 Page 980. Hope. Hope Sermon Series 2013. The primary focus of the NT shows that Jesus is what?. The Son of God The Son of Man The Messiah. The primary focus of the NT shows that Jesus is what?. The Son of God The Son of Man The Messiah.
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Today’s Reading Matthew ch22 v41-46Page 980
Hope Hope Sermon Series 2013
The primary focus of the NT shows that Jesus is what? • The Son of God • The Son of Man • The Messiah
The primary focus of the NT shows that Jesus is what? • The Son of God • The Son of Man • The Messiah
Peter’s Confession • Matthew 16: 13-17 • Messiah and Son of God – both/and • First suffering then glory
Davidic Ancestry • Isaiah 11:1-3 • Pharisees knew • Messiah MUST be Divine for it to work
Jesus’ Miracles • Miracles link to OT predictions regarding the Messiah
1 - Beneficial Changes in the Earth’s Climate • Isaiah 30:23-26 • Ezekiel 47:1-2 • Joel 2:21-26 • Zechariah 14:8 • Matthew 14:24-33, Mark 4:35-41
2 - Unprecedented growth and fruitage of trees • Isaiah 41:19-20 • Ezekiel 36:8, 29-30; 47:6-7, 12 • Joel 2:21-22 • Matthew 21:18-20
3 – A great productivity of animals • Ezekiel 36:11; 47:8-10 • Luke 5:1-11; John 21:1-12
4 – A superabundant supply of food • Psalm 72:6 • Isaiah 30:23-34 • Ezekiel 34:25-30; 36:29-30 • Joel 2:21-26 • Zechariah 8:11-12 • John 6:5-14, Mark 8:1-9
5 – An abundance of wine • Joel 2:21-26 • Amos 9:13 • John 2:1-11
6 – Dramatic changes in the nature of animals • Isaiah 11:6-9; 65:25 • Hosea 2:18 • Mark 11:1-11, Matthew 17:24-27
7 – The healing of physical diseases and deformities • Isaiah 29:18; 33:24, 35:5-6 • Numerous NT references
8 – Great longevity of life • Isaiah 65:20-22 • Matthew 19:18-26, Luke 7:11-17; John 10:24-25
Conclusion • Hope is built on a solid foundation • Jesus is the promised Messiah • The OT explains the NT (and vice versa)