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Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 9:6-7
Luke 1:26-35
Luke 2:1-20

“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, EVerlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
- Isaiah 9:6

Scripture Readings:
Isaiah 53:1-12
Hebrews 7:11-28
Matthew 27:25-30

Notes:

Functions of a Priest:
1. To lead an exemplary life
2. To sacrifice for sins of the people
3. To make intercession on behalf of the people

propitiation – gain the favor of God
expiation – to take away sins, atone

“And what we have said is even more clear if another priest like Melchizedek appears, one who has become a priest not on the basis of regulation as to his ancestry but on the basis of the power of an indestructible life.”
- Hebrews 7:15-16

Scripture Readings:
Deuteronomy 18:14-22
Matthew 3:1-16
Matthew 17:5

Notes:

Jesus as My Prophet:
Exclusivity
Correction
Direction
Reflection

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers. You must listen to him.”
- Deuteronomy 18:15

Notes:

Who
Genesis 3:15 a promise
Genesis 12:3 descended from Abraham
Isaiah 7:14 virgin birth

What
Deuteronomy 18:15,19 will be like Moses
Isaiah 9:6 will be God
Psalm 2:6-7 will be the Son of God
Zechariah 9:9 will enter on a donkey
Malachi 3:1-5 will have a forerunner
Isaiah 53 will suffer, die, and be resurrected
Psalm 22 describes His death

When
Daniel 9:26a before the temple was destroyed

Where
Micah 5:2 born in Bethlehem
Isaiah 9:1 will work in Galilee

Why
Zechariah 6:9-13 Priest and King
Isaiah 53 sin offering
Jeremiah 31:31-34 new convenant
Isaiah 49:6 come to all nations

“Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones and slow of heart to believe all the prophets have spoken. Was it not necessary that the messiah should suffer these things and enter into his glory.” And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them all the scriptures these things concerning himself.”
- Luke 24:25-27