December 25, 2011 Today’s Message: “Our Promised Savior” Isaiah 9:6,7 Matthew 1:21

1. December 25, 2011 Today’s Message: “Our Promised Savior” Isaiah 9:6,7 Matthew 1:21

2. 8 Important Facts • 1. Isaiah’s prophecy- 600 years before Jesus’ coming to earth • Accurate • Miraculous event- Isaiah 7:14 • Precise • Wonderful name- Immanuel- “God with us” • The greatest fact of the Christmas story is the deity of Christ

3. 8 Important Facts • 1. Isaiah’s prophecy- 600 years before Jesus’ coming to earth • Isaiah’s prophecy promised the coming of a great leader- “…the government shall be upon His shoulder”- Isaiah 9:6 • Jesus’ humanity- unto us a child is born • Jesus’ deity- unto us a Son is given • His pre-existence

4. 8 Important Facts • 1. Isaiah’s prophecy- 600 years before Jesus’ coming to earth • Isaiah’s prophecy partially fulfilled in Jesus’ first coming • Totally fulfilled when He returns at His second coming

5. 8 Important Facts • 2. Many fulfilled prophecies concerning Jesus- over 300 Old Testament prophecies are or will be fulfilled in Jesus • His birth- Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18,22,23 • His birth place- Micah 5:2; Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:1-6 • His trip to Egypt as a baby- Hosea 11:1; Matthew 2:14,15

6. 8 Important Facts • 2. Many fulfilled prophecies concerning Jesus- over 300 Old Testament prophecies are or will be fulfilled in Jesus • The purpose for His death- Isaiah 53:4-6; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24 • The exact amount paid for His betrayal and related details- Zechariah 11:12,13 and 13:6; Matthew 26:14-16, 27:3-10

7. 8 Important Facts • 2. Many fulfilled prophecies concerning Jesus- over 300 Old Testament prophecies are or will be fulfilled in Jesus • That He would be mocked, scourged, spit upon- Isaiah 50:6, 53; Matthew 26:67f • Offered vinegar- Psalm 69:21; Matthew 27:34-38 • His crucifixion- Psalm 22; Matthew 27

8. 8 Important Facts • 2. Many fulfilled prophecies concerning Jesus- over 300 Old Testament prophecies are or will be fulfilled in Jesus • His resurrection- Psalm 16:9-10; Acts 2:31 • His return in glory- Psalm 50:3-5; Ezekiel 21:27; Zechariah 14:1-7; Philippians 2:10-11

9. 8 Important Facts • 3. His coming earthly Kingdom • Jesus will someday govern an actual kingdom on earth that will encompass all the kingdoms and governments of the world • Zechariah 14:9 • Daniel 2:44 • Isaiah 11:6-9

10. 8 Important Facts • 3. His coming earthly Kingdom • Revelation 20:7 • This will be a 1000-year period of time on earth when peace and righteousness will prevail

11. 8 Important Facts • 4. His present spiritual Kingdom (John 18:33-38) • For the past 2000 years Jesus has ruled in the hearts of His people • We today acknowledge Jesus as our Lord, our supreme authority

12. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 5. There is no confusion- Jesus is our all-wise, omniscient, Wonderful Counselor • Isaiah 9:6

13. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 6. There is no chaos- our King is the all-powerful Creator- He is the Mighty God • Isaiah 9:6 • “God is not a God of confusion, but of peace”- 1 Corinthians 14:33 • When there is chaos, Jesus is not ruling • There is rebellion and anachry

14. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 6. There is no chaos- our King is the all-powerful Creator- He is the Mighty God • Example- times of the Judges- Judges 17:6 and 21:25 • As our Mighty God, Jesus works in our lives in 11 ways • Examines us- Psalm 139:23,24 • Empties us – of self- Galatians 2:20 • Exonerates us- 1 John 1:9

15. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 6. There is no chaos- our King is the all-powerful Creator- He is the Mighty God • Enables us- Philippians 1:6 • Equips us • Energizes us • Encounters our enemy • Empowers us

16. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 6. There is no chaos- our King is the all-powerful Creator- He is the Mighty God • Encourages us • Endures our failures • Exalts Himself • What does Jesus deserve from us as our Mighty God? • Our worship

17. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 6. There is no chaos- our King is the all-powerful Creator- He is the Mighty God • Our love • Our priorities • Our loyalty

18. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 7. There is no complexity • He is our everlasting Father- Isaiah 9:6 • What do we think when we hear the word government? • …programs • …taxes • …systems • …red tape • …complicated organizations

19. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 7. There is no complexity • With Jesus • …no bureaucracy- 1 Timothy 2:5 • …no massive book of laws • The original ten • Sermon on the Mount • Summary- Matthew 22:36-40; Luke 10:26-28

20. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 7. There is no complexity • Jesus has always existed and will always exist • Psalm 90:1 • John 1:1-3 • Revelation 1:18- “I am alive forever more”

21. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 7. There is no complexity • Jesus’ government • No changing of administrations • No lack of a long-range plan • No forgotten citizens • No panic

22. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 8. There is no conflicts • Prince of Peace- Isaiah 9:6 • Conflict in our world is a way of life • Little hassles • Major arguments • Broken relationships • International fighting and war • We get dragged into skirmishes

23. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 8. There is no conflicts • Jesus offers peace on every level • As a gift from God- Romans 1:7 • Peace with God- Romans 5:1 • The Peace of God- Philippians 4:7 • Peace in God- Isaiah 26:3 • Peace on earth- Luke 2:14

24. What is Jesus Spiritual Kingdom Like • 8. There is no conflicts • World peace is elusive • World peace is coming- Isaiah 9:7 • No end to Christ’s peace • Who receives ultimate peace? • All who surrender to King Jesus • “Let’s talk about Jesus”