Prophetic GiftsThe Prophets and the Wise

Men

Who was the Messiah?Who was the Messiah?A Few Prophecies about IDENTITYA Few Prophecies about IDENTITY

The Son of God (Psalm 2:7; 2:12)2:7 - I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you.

2:12 - Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

Date: About 1,000 BC

Who was the Messiah?Who was the Messiah?A Few Prophecies about IDENTITYA Few Prophecies about IDENTITY

Human, Son of God, God, Eternal King (Isaiah 9:6-7)(6) For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.(7) Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

Date: About 740 BC

Who was the Messiah?Who was the Messiah?A Few Prophecies about IDENTITYA Few Prophecies about IDENTITY

The Son of God (Proverbs 30:4)Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name or His son's name? Surely you know!

Date: About 720 BC (King Agur)

Who was the Messiah?Who was the Messiah?A Few Prophecies about LINEAGEA Few Prophecies about LINEAGE

Who would the Messiah’s Human Ancestors be?He would be a descendant of:

• Abraham (Genesis 22:18)• Isaac (Genesis 21:12)• Jacob (Numbers 24:17)• Judah (Genesis 49:10)• Jesse (Isaiah 11:1)• David (Jeremiah 23:5)

See Matthew 1 for Jesus’ Lineage

Dates: Between 2100 BC and 620 BC

Who was the Messiah?Who was the Messiah?A Few Prophecies about BIRTH & MINISTRYA Few Prophecies about BIRTH & MINISTRY

Concerning the Messiah’s Birth and Ministry…

• Born of a woman (Genesis 3:15)• Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14)• Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)• Threatened by Herod (Jeremiah 31:15)• Preceded by a messenger (Malachi 3:1)• Would teach first in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1)• Would perform miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6)

Dates: Between the Fall and 480 BC

Who was the Messiah?Who was the Messiah?Jesus.Jesus.

What would Jesus be?• Prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15-18)• Priest (Psalm 110:4)• King (Psalm 2:6, Isaiah 9:7)• God (Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14)• Sacrifice (Isaiah 53) • He would be presented with gifts (Psalm 72:10)(10) The kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands will render him tribute; the kings of Sheba and Seba will bring gifts! (11) All kings will fall down before him, all nations will serve him!

Dates: Between 1450 BC and about 740 BC

The Three Gifts of the Wise The Three Gifts of the Wise MenMen

Matthew 2:11Matthew 2:11

The Wise MenThe Wise MenWhat did their gifts predict?What did their gifts predict?

Gold• Valuable metal, beautiful in appearance• A gift fit for a King• Jesus was the King of kings

Jesus as KingJesus as King

Isaiah 6:1-3Philippians 2:5-11Revelation 17:14

ObservationsObservations

- Jesus is majestic- Jesus was humble Jesus was

exalted- Jesus is worthy of praise- Every knee will bow…

The Wise MenThe Wise MenWhat did their gifts predict?What did their gifts predict?

Frankincense• Used in the Temple• A gift fit for a Priest• Sacrificed to God

Jesus as High PriestJesus as High Priest

Hebrews 4:14-16Hebrews 7:26-27Hebrews 9:11-12

ObservationsObservations

- Jesus was tempted as we were, yet without sin

- Jesus is compassionate, having suffered like us

- We can confidently come to the Father through Him

- Jesus offered Himself as a Sacrifice, once and for all

Jesus as GodJesus as God

John 8:58John 10:30John 14:5-6

ObservationsObservations

- Jesus claimed to be God

- Jesus claimed to be the only Way

- Jesus was God

The Wise MenThe Wise MenWhat did their gifts predict?What did their gifts predict?

Myrrh• Burial incense• Fit for someone who would die• Jesus would die…

• To save His people from their sins (Matthew 1:21).• To save His people from an eternity in hell (Mark 9).

Jesus as Our SacrificeJesus as Our Sacrifice

1 Peter 3:18a1 Corinthians 5:7b

Isaiah 53

ObservationsObservations

- Jesus suffered and gave His life for us

- Jesus was our Perfect Sacrifice, done once and for all

- Jesus was “our Passover”- We esteemed Him not… (cf.

John 1:11)

So what do So what do we do in we do in

response?response?

- Repent of sin and turn to Him

- Freshly commit your life to Him

- Worship Him for who He is

- Trust in Him and love Him more each day

- Walk in obedience to His Ways

- Tell others about Him