Do you think the Jews of day would have expected these OT promises to be fulfilled in Jesus’ this way? Why or why not? Of whom is the angel speaking when he in v. 21? Explain and defend your says “his people” answer from Scripture. What does v. 22 teach you about the words of an OT prophet, and why is this important? DAY 5 ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE – Read Matt. 1:18-25, 2 Kings 16:1-9 & Is. 7:1-17. Explain the storyline of 2 Kings 16:1-9 & Is. 7:1-13. Explain both the immediate/partial and future/full fulfillment of Is. 7:14. What comfort did the promise of to those living at the time of King Ahaz? “Immanuel” bring What comfort does it bring for those living during day? What comfort does it bring to you, Jesus’ and in what situations will remembering it strengthen you to live in a way that more fully glorifies God this coming week? In what ways are you struggling to obey word, and how does obedience (v. 25) God’s Joseph’s encourage you to more faithfully listen and obey? DATE: December 20, 2015 PASSAGE: Matt. 1:18-25 The Virgin Birth Brings God to Us
Do you think the Jews of Jesus’ day would have expected these OT promises to be fulfilled in this way? Why or why not? Of whom is the angel speaking when he says “his people” in v. 21? Explain and defend your answer from Scripture. What does v. 22 teach you about the words of an OT prophet, and why is this important? DAY 5 – ASK FOR INSIGHT READ THE PASSAGE Read Matt. 1:18-25, 2 Kings 16:1-9 & Is. 7:1-17. Explain the storyline of 2 Kings 16:1-9 & Is. 7:1-13. Explain both the immediate/partial and future/full fulfillment of Is. 7:14. What comfort did the promise of “Immanuel” bring to those living at the time of King Ahaz? What comfort does it bring for those living during Jesus’ day? What comfort does it bring to you, and in what situations will remembering it strengthen you to live in a way that more fully glorifies God this coming week? In what ways are you struggling to obey God’s word, and how does Joseph’s obedience (v. 25) encourage you to more faithfully listen and obey? DATE: December 20, 2015 PASSAGE: Matt. 1:18-25 The Virgin Birth Brings God to Us