Sermon Notes December 21, 2025

“One of the Best Proofs”

Luke 2:8:11, ”And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.’”

Verses used: Isaiah 11:10; 9:6-7; Micah 5:1-2; Psalm 72:10-11;    Zechariah 11:12; Psalm 22:18; Deuteronomy 21:23; Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14; Psalm 53:5; Zechariah 12:10.

  1. It’s estimated there are ____________ distinct Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah.  
  2. How do we explain Jesus fulfilling prophecy?   
a. Option #1: The gospel biographers ____________________     of His life to make it ________________ like He fulfilled all these prophecies. In other words, they _______________.

 

“People have died believing a lie, but you never see someone WILLING to die for what they ___________________________.”.
 
b. Option #2: Jesus _________________ met the requirements of the prophecies. In other words, Jesus ___________________.
 
c. Option #3: Jesus is _________________________________. 

 


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