From the beginning, God promised a Deliverer in whom all the people of the earth would be blessed. In part 2 of Christmas 2013: The Gift of the Gospel, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Genesis 12:1-3.
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Study Notes
The Need for a Deliverer…
The Gospel…
Bold Faith (Genesis12:1)
Astounding Blessing (Genesis 12:2-3)
- Personal
- National
- Universal
Select Prophecies of the Deliverer
Born of a Virgin and Called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14 & Matthew 1:18, 22-25)
Born at Bethlehem (Micah 5:2 & Matthew 2:1)
Presented with Gifts (Psalm 72:10 & Matthew 2:1-2, 11)
Preceded by a Messenger (Isaiah 40:3 & Matthew 3:1-3)
A Ministry of Miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6 & Matthew 9:35)
A Teacher of Parables (Psalm 78:1-2 & Matthew 13:34-35)
He Would Enter Jerusalem on a Donkey (Zechariah 9:9 & Luke 19:35-38)
Betrayed for 30 Pieces of Silver (Zechariah 11:12-13 & Matthew 26:14-15)
Silent before His Accusers (Isaiah 53:7 & Matthew 27:12-14)
Wounded for Our Transgressions (Isaiah 53:5 & Matthew 27:26)
His Forsaken Cry (Psalm 22:1 & Matthew 27:45-46)
Buried in a Rich Man’s Tomb (Isaiah 53:9 & Matthew 27:57-60)
Resurrected from the Grave (Psalm 16:9-10 & Matthew 28:5-7)
The Deliverer’s Promises…
- Forgiveness for All Sin
- Perfect Righteousness
- Eternal Life
- Rest for Tired Souls
- His Constant Presence
- Help in Temptation
- Provision for Our Needs
- Answered Prayer
- Eternal Blessing Beyond Our Imagination
Applying the Text
- Have you trusted the Deliverer for forgiveness of sin and eternal life?
- Do you trust the Deliverer in the midst of life’s challenges?
- Do you joyfully serve the Deliverer giving thanks for the eternal blessing you have in Him?