Impending Change

Sermon Outline

The Backdrop [Milieu] – The Preparation for Change

Matthew 1:22

• Context: The Birth of Jesus
• Source: Isaiah 7:14
• Section: Isaiah chapter 7-39; The basis of Servanthood

Matthew 2:5

• Context: Visit of the Wisemen
• Source: Micah 5:2 
• Section: Micah 5 speaks of the coming Promised Ruler

Matthew 2:15

• Context: Safety from Herod
• Source: Hosea 11:1 
• Section:  Hosea 11 speaks of God’s love for Israel – even though unfaithful – God will rescue Israel out of captivity

Matthew 2:18

• Context: innocent dying
• Source: Jeremiah – the weeping prophet
• Section: Jeremiah chapter 31: The Lord will turn mourning to Joy

Matthew 2:23

• Context: Returning from Egypt
• Source: Isaiah 11
• Section: The Righteous reign of the branch

The Tension

• Chapter 1 – The Genealogy of Jesus
• Chapter 2 – The Political Tension
• Chapter 3 – The Religious Tension

Something New is Here [3:7-12]

• John the Baptist 
• Don’t trust your Religious background
• Rethink what you think you know