The Life of Christ Part 1 Lesson 3

The Life of Christ (Part 1) Lesson 3 Wise men seek Jesus Herod seeks to kill Jesus Joseph flees to Egypt Jesus was made flesh, of the seed of David 5/19/2021 1

Placement of this study in the seventeen period series n n n n n Creation Flood Scattering of the People Patriarchs Exodus Wandering in the wilderness Conquest of Canaan Judges United Kingdom 5/19/2021 2

Placement of this study in the seventeen period series n n n n Divided Kingdom Judah alone Captivity Return Years of Silence Life of Christ Early Church Letters to Christians 5/19/2021 3

7 periods of the life of Christ n n n n Years of Preparation Beginning of Ministry Great Galilean Ministry Period of Retirement Close of Ministry Last Week Resurrection Exaltation 5/19/2021 This Quarter – Part 1 4

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The Time Had Come for a Saviour, Christ the Lord! It was time for the earth to receive her King. “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. ” Luke 2: 811 5/19/2021 6

The Time Had Come for a Saviour, Christ the Lord! John would prepare the people for Him (Mark 1: 2). “Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts. ” Mal 3: 1 5/19/2021 7

Prophecy Would Be Fulfilled! “Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall the kindreds of the earth be blessed. ” Acts 3: 24 -25 5/19/2021 8

Prophecy Would Be Fulfilled! Jesus would bring salvation to man. (Luke 2: 11, Gal 4: 5) “I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. ” Is 49: 6 “thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins. ” Matt 1: 21 “and in thee shall families of the earth be blessed. ” Gen 12: 1 -3 5/19/2021 9

God Would Dwell With Man Remember in our study that Jesus is “God with us. ” “the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” Mark 1: 1, Luke 1: 35, Gal 4: 5 “they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. ” Is 7: 14, Matt 1: 23 “and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. …And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us…” John 1: 1 -3, 14 5/19/2021 10

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Outline I. The Years of Preparation (~30 years) A. The birth of John (Lesson 1) B. The birth of Jesus (Lesson 2) … 8. The visit of the wise men (Matt 2: 1 -12) 9. Flight into Egypt (Matt 2: 13 -15) 10. Herod slaughters the children (Matt 2: 16 -18) Lesson 3 11. Joseph returns to Nazareth (Matt 2: 19 -23) 12. Why worship this baby? Who is He? (John 1: 1018, Matt 1: 1 -17, Luke 3: 23 -38) … (From Bob’s outline on page vii, narrative page 11 -15) 5/19/2021 12

The Birth of Jesus The visit of the wise men (Matt 2: 1 -12) 1 ¶ Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. 7 Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. 5/19/2021 13

The Birth of Jesus The visit of the wise men (Matt 2: 1 -12) - continued 9 ¶ When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. 10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. 11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. 12 And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. 5/19/2021 14

The Birth of Jesus Flight into Egypt (Matt 2: 13 -15) 13 ¶ And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. 14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: 15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son. 5/19/2021 15

The Birth of Jesus Herod slaughters the children of Bethlehem (Matt 2: 16 -18) 16 ¶ Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. 5/19/2021 16

The Birth of Jesus Joseph returns to Nazareth (Matt 2: 19 -23) 19 ¶ But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life. 21 And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. 22 But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: 23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. 5/19/2021 17

“He shall be called a Nazarene. ” 1) Why? Because of where he lived. Note that the significance of this prophecy was geographical. Nazareth -> Nazarene 23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene. 2) Note that many prophets’ words were, at least from our knowledge, unwritten. Prophet(s) Enoch Agabus Prophets at Antioch (Acts 13: 1) Philip’s four daughters (Acts 21: 9) Those referenced in I Cor 12: 28 who would have been throughout the churches in the first century Jesus Prophecy “He shall be called a Nazarene. ” (Matt 2: 23) “Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints…” (Jude 1415) Reference made to a great dearth (Acts 11: 28) ? ? ? Where Written? ? Everything Jesus spoke was “inspired. ” Also, passages like Matt 4: 33 Every word he ever spoke written down? ? Exact words written? ? 3) Regardless of the full explanation of verse 23, Matthew wrote by inspiration that Jesus’ life in the city of Nazareth fulfilled the prophets words that he would be called a Nazarene. 5/19/2021 18

The Birth of Jesus Why worship this baby? Who is he? (John 1: 1 -18) 1 ¶ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 ¶ And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8 He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9 That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: 13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, ) full of grace and truth. 5/19/2021 19

The Birth of Jesus Why worship this baby? Who is he? (John 1: 1 -18) continued 15 ¶ John bare witness of him, and cried, saying, This was he of whom I spake, He that cometh after me is preferred before me: for he was before me. 16 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. 17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. 18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. 5/19/2021 20

The Birth of Jesus Why worship this baby? Who is he? (Matt 1: 1 -17) 1 ¶ The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram; 4 And Aram begat Aminadab; and Aminadab begat Naasson; and Naasson begat Salmon; 5 And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; 6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias; 7 And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia; and Abia begat Asa; 8 And Asa begat Josaphat; and Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias; 9 And Ozias begat Joatham; and Joatham begat Achaz; and Achaz begat Ezekias; 10 And Ezekias begat Manasses; and Manasses begat Amon; and Amon begat Josias; 11 And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon: 12 And after they were brought to Babylon, Jechonias begat Salathiel; and Salathiel begat Zorobabel; 13 And Zorobabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; 14 And Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; 15 And Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; 5/19/2021 21

The Birth of Jesus Why worship this baby? Who is he? (Matt 1: 1 -17) 16 And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. 17 So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations. 5/19/2021 22

The Birth of Jesus Why worship this baby? Who is he? (Luke 3: 23 -38) 23 And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli, 24 Which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Janna, which was the son of Joseph, 25 Which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Amos, which was the son of Naum, which was the son of Esli, which was the son of Nagge, 26 Which was the son of Maath, which was the son of Mattathias, which was the son of Semei, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Juda, 27 Which was the son of Joanna, which was the son of Rhesa, which was the son of Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel, which was the son of Neri, 28 Which was the son of Melchi, which was the son of Addi, which was the son of Cosam, which was the son of Elmodam, which was the son of Er, 29 Which was the son of Jose, which was the son of Eliezer, which was the son of Jorim, which was the son of Matthat, which was the son of Levi, 30 Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, which was the son of Joseph, which was the son of Jonan, which was the son of Eliakim, 5/19/2021 23

The Birth of Jesus Why worship this baby? Who is he? (Luke 3: 23 -38) 31 Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David, 32 Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson, 33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda, 34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor, 35 Which was the son of Saruch, which was the son of Ragau, which was the son of Phalec, which was the son of Heber, which was the son of Sala, 36 Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech, 37 Which was the son of Mathusala, which was the son of Enoch, which was the son of Jared, which was the son of Maleleel, which was the son of Cainan, 38 Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God. 5/19/2021 24

Key Points n n Jesus, the son of God came into this world as a man. But Jesus is our creator and our God. Be careful (II Tim 2: 15) not to read into the text what is not there (e. g. 3 wise men) -> because -> Faith comes from the word of God, not the wisdom of man (Rom 10: 17, I Cor 2: 5). If we can teach anything we want, we’re not working with God’s definition of faith. Believe the miracles, don’t explain them away. The virgin birth, the intervention of angels, the Star, prophecy fulfilled. Believe what is written – that’s faith (Rom 10: 17). Listen to “Disconnected from God’s Word” by at http: //www. marketstreet-church. com/sermons. html by Bill Hall (9/13/10). 5/19/2021 25

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n Jesus is born in Bethlehem (Matt 2: 1 -23) q q q q Wise men saw his star in the east and came to worship him (2) Herod inquired of the chief priests and scribes where Christ would be born (4) Herod sent the wise men to Bethlehem with word to return to him when they had found him (8) The wise men give him gifts but are warned not to return to Herod (12) Joseph was warned to take his family and depart to Egypt (14) Herod slew all of the children 2 and under in Bethlehem and the coasts (16) An angel tells Joseph that Herod was dead. Joseph returns to Nazareth (23)

n The word is made flesh (John 1: 1 -18) q q The Word became flesh (14) John bore witness to the Word (7)

n The genealogy of Christ (Matt 1: 1 -17) q Fourteen generations (Matt 1: 17)

n The genealogy of Christ (Luke 3: 23 -38)