The Incarnation of Immanuel
Northwest Bible Church – Dec. 24, 2023 - Christmas message - Alan Conner
The Incarnation of Immanuel
OT/NT
Intro
A. CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE O.T.
1. Gen. 1:1
2. Gen. 3:15
3. Echoes of supernatural births
4. Prophecy of the virgin birth - Is. 7:14
B. CHRIST’S BIRTH IN THE NT
1. Gabriel tells Zacharias of the birth of John – Lk. 1:5-25
2. Gabriel comes to Mary – Lk. 1:26-38
a. The proclamation of Jesus’ birth - Lk. 1:30-35.
b. Mary visits Elizabeth - Lk. 1:39-45.
c. The Magnificat - Lk. 1:46-56.
3. John is born - Lk. 1:57-66.
4. Zacharias’ Prophecy - Lk. 1:67-79.
a. horn of salvation vv. – vv. 68-69
b. Sunrise from on high - vv. 77-79
5. The angel informs Joseph of Mary’s conception - Mt. 1:18-25.
a. Mary will bear a SON, call His name JESUS, “He will save His people from their sins.”
b. Fulfills Scripture, Isa. 7:14. IMMANUEL
6. Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem (Lk. 2:1-20).
a. The census and trip to Bethlehem - Lk. 2:1-6.
b. The birth of Jesus – 2:7).
c. The angels tell the shepherds - 2:8-20)
7. Two godly saints bless God (Lk. 2:25-38).
a. Simeon - Lk. 2:25-32.
b. Anna - Lk. 2:36-38.
8. The magi see the star and travel to Bethlehem - Mt. 2:1-12.
a. The inquiry in Jerusalem - 2:1-8.
b. The magi worship the baby - 2:9-12.
Conclusion