Study Set Content:
1. he first expectation centers on the coming of a savior who would come from the house
of David. He would be
“God’s anointed one” or the “Messiah
Jesus was born in
Bethlehem
two popular expectations that were developed in Jewish thought:
(1) The coming of an ideal ruler whose reign would be characterized by peace and righteousness; and (2) the coming of God Himself to establish His heavenly rule in the world.
This expected Messiah would be a
political leader or warrior, someone like David, who would usher a new golden era in Israel.
The second expectation is focused on
God himself
mentions two popular expectations that were developed in Jewish thought:
Elwood and Magdamo
1. The Jews hoped for the coming of
God to rule the world and make all things new. This was expressed in the concept of the
Kingdom of God
It was during these times of crises and sufferings that preachers or prophets spoke messages filled with hope and expectation for things to become better.
Jewish community had suffered a great deal especially in the hands of foreign rulers.
The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem otherwise known as the City of David was a fulfillment of the
prophecy in Isaiah 9:2-3.
Household of Jesus Christ
4 brothers and some sisters, in the household of Mary and Joseph the carpenter
why was bethleme called the house of bread
possibly because of the fertile valleys where wheat is grown and the rich olive groves grow that surround the town
Where did Jesus grew up
Nazareth, a town in Galilee
means “house of bread”
Bethlehem
Bethlehem is about how many kilometers south of Jerusalem
6
· Jesus came to carry out the mission of God (missio dei) that is a redemptive mission for the whole creation.
· Luke 1:33. “And He will reign over the house of Jacob forever; and His Kingdom will have no end.”
· Matthew 2:2. “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east, and have come to worship Him.”
To have dominion over all creation (even death He conquered)
· Because of the barrier of sin between God and people, God sent a Savior to meet people’s responsibility in a way acceptable to God. Jesus Christ became the unblemished and spotless Lamb of God that was offered on the cross of Calvary for the atonement of sins. 1 Peter 1:18 says, “Knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished, and spotless, the blood of Christ.” The saving act of Jesus did `not only deliver people from the bondage of slavery to sin but, towards the experience of fullness of life.
· Luke 2:30. In Jesus, Simeon had seen God’s salvation when he said, “For my eyes have seen Your salvation.”
· Luke 2:11. “For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior who is Christ the Lord.”
· Mark 10:45. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
For the salvation of people
· John 1:14, 18. “And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
· Luke 1:78-79. “Because of the mercy of our God, with which the Sunrise from on high shall visit us, to shine upon those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” This is similar to Simeon’s statement in Luke 2:32, “A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel”.
· Matthew 1:23. “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which is translated, “God with us.”
To reveal a God
