We examine the angelic encounter by Mary and Joseph and explore why Jesus had to be born of a virgin. Then we cover his birth in Bethlehem, the announcement by an army of angels to nearby shepherds, the arrival of Magi and their purpose in Israel.
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| SESSION NOTES | | I. Gabriel Announces To A Virgin Named Mary, The Conception & Birth Of Her Son Jesus.Luke 1:26-33 II. Why It Was Necessary For Jesus To Be Conceived And Born Of A Virgin.A. Luke 1:34-38B. Isaiah 7:14 III. Gabriel Visits Joseph, The Promised Husband Of Mary, To Alleviate His Fears And Confirm Mary's Testimony.Matthew 1:18-25 IV. Mary Gives Birth To Jesus In A Barnyard Feeding Trough.Luke 2:1-7 V. Angels Announce The Birth Of Jesus To Nearby Shepherds.Luke 2:8-15 VI. The Shepherds Locate The Manger And Visit Jesus.Luke 2:16-21 VII. The Awesome Irony Of Jesus' Dedication.Luke 2:21-24 VIII. The Surprise Encounter And Prophecy Of Simeon In The Temple.Luke 2:25-35 IX. The Encounter And Testimony Of Anna In The Temple.Luke 2:36-39 X. The Politics Of Israel During The Reign Of Herod & The Troubling And Sudden Disturbance Of The Magi.Matthew 2:1-3 XI. King Herod Asks The Contemporary Bible Scholars Of His Day Where The Messiah Was Prophesied To Be Born.A. Matthew 2:4-6B. Micah 5:2 XII. Herod Attempts To Manipulate The Magi.Matthew 2:7-8 XIII. The Supernatural Physics Of "The Star" Over Bethlehem.Matthew 2:9-10 XIV. The Significance Of Gold, Frankincense And Myrrh.A. Matthew 2:11B. Isaiah 60:1-22 XV. The Magi Heed A Divine Warning To Not Report Back To Herod.Matthew 2:12 XVI. Joseph, Mary & Jesus Flee To Egypt Upon An Angel's Warning Of Herod's Attempts To Kill Their Son.Matthew 2:13-15 XVII. Herod Orders The Death Of All Male Children In Bethlehem Who Are 2 Years Of Age Or Younger.A. Matthew 2:16-18B. Jeremiah 31:15 XVIII. After Herod Dies, Joseph, Mary & Jesus Return From Egypt Into Nazareth Of Galilee.A. Matthew 2:19-23B. Isaiah 11:1C. Isaiah 49:7D. Isaiah 53:3E. John 1:46 XIX. The Childhood Of Jesus: Strong In Spirit & Filled With Wisdom.Luke 2:39-40 |