Christmas 2016 Message
Matthew 2
Passover and Hanukkah Connection
- Comparison of Passover and Christmas.
- Unique occurrence of Hanukkah starting on Christmas Day
Biblical Connections
- Genesis Connection
- Story of Rachel's death and Benjamin's birth (Genesis 35)
- Rachel's sorrow and hope
- Jeremiah Connection
- Rachel weeping for her children during the exile (Jeremiah 31)
- Promise of future hope and return from exile
- Matthew Connection
- Jesus' birth and Herod's massacre (Matthew 2)
- Fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecy in Jesus' time
Detailed Exposition
- Genesis 35 Exposition
- Detailed reading and explanation of Genesis 35:16-21
- Rachel's death and the naming of Benjamin
- Jeremiah 31 Exposition
- Reading and explanation of Jeremiah 31:15-17
- Rachel's symbolic representation of Israel's mothers
- Matthew 2 Exposition
- Detailed reading and explanation of Matthew 2:13-23
- The flight to Egypt and Herod's massacre
- Fulfillment of prophecy and the return to Nazareth
Theological Insights
- Fulfillment of Prophecy
- Overview of Matthew's use of Old Testament quotations
- Explanation of the 11 fulfillment formulas in Matthew
- Travel Connections
- Jesus' movement from Bethlehem to Egypt, Judea, and Nazareth
- Significance of these movements in fulfilling prophecies
- Theological Conclusions
- Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies
- Connections between Jesus' life and Old Testament events
- The use of wicked people for sovereign purposes
- God’s plan and sovereignty in the narrative of Jesus
Final Thoughts and Application
- Reflection on the significance of the biblical connections
- Encouragement to trust in God's sovereignty
- Prayer and blessing for the Christmas season
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About the Contributors
Mark L. Bailey
Dr. Bailey assumed the role of DTS Chancellor after serving for 19 years as the Seminary’s fifth President, and continues his role as Sr. Professor in the Bible Exposition department. In addition to his years at Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored various churches in Arizona and Texas. He was a seminar instructor for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries for twenty years and is in demand for Bible conferences and other preaching engagements all over the country and world. His overseas ministries have included Venezuela, Argentina, Hungary, and China. He is also a regular tour leader in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Rome. His board service includes Bible Study Fellowship, Walk Thru the Bible Ministries, and Word of Life.
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