Reference

Matthew 2:1-12
The Messiah

The Messiah

In his gospel, Matthew has a very specific agenda: to help people understand that the baby born in Bethlehem is God's Messiah. How does he do it? 

Sermon Outline

  1.  Background
    • King Herod
    • Chief priests and teachers of the law
    • Magi
  2. How Matthew demonstrates that Jesus is the Messiah
    • Fulfillment of prophecy
    • How God works in time and space
    • The response of Herod and the Magi
      • Herod
      • Magi - with priority, Jesus as King, with joy, with gifts
  3. How should we respond?
    • Like Herod?
    • Like the chief priests and scribes?
    • Like the Magi?