The people
of Israel were waiting for the Messiah, their king. Matthew begins his book by
showing how Jesus Christ was a descendant of David. But Matthew goes on to show
that God did not send Jesus to be an early king but a heavenly king. His Kingdom
would be much greater than David's because it would never end. Even at Jesus'
birth, many recognized him as a king. Herod, the ruler, as well as Satan, was
afraid of Jesus' kingship and tried to stop him, but others worshiped him and
brought royal gifts. We must be willing to recognize Jesus for who he really is
and worship him as King of our life.
Jesus gave
the Sermon on the Mount, directions for living in his Kingdom. He also told
many parables about the difference between his Kingdom and the kingdoms of
earth. Forgiveness, peace, and putting others first are some of the
characteristics that makes one great in the Kingdom of God. And to be great in
God's Kingdom, we must live by God's standards right now. Jesus came to show us
how to live as faithful subjects in his Kingdom.
Jesus was
formally presented to the nation of Israel but was rejected. How strange for
the king to be accused, arrested, and crucified. But Jesus demonstrated his
power, even death, through his resurrection and gained access for us into his
Kingdom. With all this evidence that Jesus is God's Son, we too, should accept
him as our Lord.
Jesus was
the Messiah, the one for whom the Jews had waited to deliver them from Roman
oppression. Yet, tragically, they didn't recognize him when he came because his
kingship was not what they expected. The true purpose of God's anointed
deliverer was to die for all people to free them from sin's oppression.
Because
Jesus was sent by God, we can trust him with our life. It is worth everything
we have to acknowledge him and give ourselves to him, because he came to be our
Messiah, our Savior.
The Kingdom
of God
Jesus came
to earth to begin his kingdom. His full Kingdom will be realized at his return
and will be made up of anyone who has faithfully followed him.
The way to
enter God's Kingdom is by faith, believing in Christ to save us from sin and
change our life. we must do the work of his Kingdom now to be prepared for his
return.
Teachings
Jesus taught
the people through sermons, illustrations, and parables. Through his teachings,
he showed the true ingredients of faith and how to guard against a fruitless
and hypocritical life.
Jesus
teachings show us how to prepare for life in his eternal kingdom by living
properly right now. he lived what he taught, we preach.
Resurrection
When Jesus
rose from the dead, he rose in power as the true king. In his victory over
death, he established his credentials as King and his power and authority over
evil.
The
resurrection shows Jesus all-powerful life for us not even death could stop his
plan of offering eternal life. Those who believe in Jesus can hope for a
resurrection like his. Our role is to tell his story to all the earth so that
everyone may share in his victory.
The Birth and preparation of Jesus,
the Kind
Matthew 1:1 The
book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.
II Samuel
7:12-14 And when thy days be fulfilled,
and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which
shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He
shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom
for ever. 14
I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I
will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of
men:
1 Chronicles
17 And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to
be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall
be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom.
Unto us a Child is born
Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give
you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his
name Immanuel.
Matthew
1:22-23 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of
the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child,
and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being
interpreted is, God with us.
Isaiah 9:6 For
unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be
upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The
mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 11:1 And
there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow
out of his roots:
Division of People over Jesus
John 7:42 Hath
not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the
town of Bethlehem, where David was? 43 So there was a division among the
people because of him.
Romans 1:3 Concerning
his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to
the flesh;
Revelation
22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the
churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and
morning star.
The supernatural powers of God
Matthew
1:20-23
The angel
declared to Joseph that Mary's child was conceived by the Holy Ghost and would
be a son. This revels an important truth about Jesus he is both God and man.
God took on the limitations of humanity so he could live and die for the
salvation of all who would believe in him.
The
conception and birth of Jesus are super-natural events beyond human logic or
reasoning. Because of his, God sent angels to help certain people understand
the significance of what was happening.
Jesus means
"Savior." Jesus came to earth to save us because we can't save
ourselves from sin's consequences. No matter how good we are, we can't
eliminate the sinful nature present in all of us. Only Jesus can do that. Jesus
didn't come to help people save themselves; he came to be their Savior from the
power and penalty of sin. Thank Christ for his death on the cross for your sin,
and then ask him to take control of your life. Your new life begins at that
moment.
Jesus was to
be called Emmanuel (God with us), as predicted by Isaiah the prophet (Isaiah
7:14) Jesus was God in the flesh; thus God was literally among us. Through the
Holy Spirit, God is present today in the life of every believer. Perhaps not
even Isaiah understood how far-reaching the meaning of "Emmanuel"
would be.
Pastor Rolando Ramos
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