Life of Jesus the
Messiah –
The Advent of the King
FIRST COLONY BIBLE CHAPEL ADULT SS FALL 2015
SEPTEMBER 27, 2015
What is an Advent?
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
The first season of the Christian church year, leading up to
Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays.
CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY: the coming or second coming of
Christ.
synonyms: arrival, appearance, emergence, materialization,
occurrence, dawn, birth, rise, development
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Setting the Stage
Intertestamental Period (400 years)
Conclusion of OT (Nehemiah & Malachi) to Birth of Jesus
No canonical books of the Bible
“Period of Silence”
Historical, cultural and religious events set the stage for
the events of the New Testament
Greek cultural changes (common culture & language)
Roman road building & military campaigns making sea travel safer
Jewish religious developments
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Setting the Stage
The “Period of Silence” comes to an end……
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Announcement to Zachariah
As we saw last 2 weeks, names / genealogy are important
Zachariah “Jehovah Remembers”
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Elizabeth “The Oath of God”
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“God Remembers His Oath”
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Announcement to Zachariah
Luke 1:5-11
Zachariah’s duty in the temple
Remember the sons of Aaron
Leviticus 10: 1-3
Elizabeth is a descendant of Aaron
Perceived punishment for mistake in burning the incense?
When an Angel appears, what do you think Zachariah was
thinking? Why was Zacharias troubled?
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Announcement to Zachariah
The announcement (Luke 1:11-17)
John’s Roles (V16 & 17)
Bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God
Go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah
Turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the
disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous (See Malachi 4:6)
Make ready a people prepared for the Lord
What happens to Zachariah? (V 18-23)
What happens to Elizabeth? (V 24-25)
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Announcement to Mary
Luke 1:26 – 38
Who makes the announcement?(V26)
What do we learn about the child? (V 31 – 33)
Mary’s Question(V 34)
The Answer (V 35-37)
Mary’s Response (V38)
Why this response so amazing
Contrast Mary & Zachariah’s responses
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Mary Visits Elizabeth
Luke 1:39-45
Reason for the visit
Reaction of Elizabeth/John
Elizabeth’s proclamation (V42-45)
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Mary’s Magnificat
Luke 1:46-56
Mary knows & uses scripture in her song
Psalm 103:1 (similar form/content in her praise)
I Samuel 2:1-10 (Hannah’s hymn is a foundation for Mary’s)
Long-term perspective “generations” (V 50)
Redemption of Israel (V 54)
Jesus fulfillment of Abrahamic Covenant (V 54-55)
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Birth of John the Baptist
Luke 1:57-66
John is born – “great mercy” on Elizabeth (V 57)
Jewish custom - 8th day is Bris (circumcision & naming)
Rabbi wants to name child after father, but Elizabeth says
his name is John (no family tie to that name)
Zachariah shows obedience by confirming the name John
Punishment is lifted
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Birth of John the Baptist
Zachariah’s Prophecy (Luke 1:68-79)
3 Covenants recognized
Davidic (V 69)
Abrahamic (V 73)
New Covenant (V 77)
Salvation for Jews & Gentiles (V 79)
“those who sit in darkness” = Gentiles
“to guide OUR feet…” = Jews
John grew up in wilderness; interesting since Zachariah served
in the temple that he did not raise John in that environment
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Announcement to Joseph
Matthew 1:18-25
Remember from lesson 1 that Matthew outlines the
genealogy from Joseph’s line
Virgin birth emphasized
Isaiah 7:14 (messianic prophecy) is quoted
“Immanuel” means God With Us
Note Joseph’s response
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Birth of The King (Jesus)
Luke 2: 1-7
So What year was Jesus born?
4 Clues
Herod was alive; since he died in 4 BC Jesus born before 4 BC
Decree from Caesar Augustus was in 8 BC; Luke tells us Jesus born after this
decree
Herod left Jerusalem for Jericho in 5 BC (from Josephus); Magi met Herod in
Jerusalem, so Jesus born before 5 BC
Magi visited when Jesus was 2 years old (Mt. 2:16)
Therefore, birth of Jesus between 6 & 7 BC
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Jesus Birth Timeline
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Announcement to the Shepherds
Luke 2:8-20
Angel appears to make the announcement to the
shepherds
“Glory of the Lord shone around them”
First time in 400-500 years the Shecinah glory had appeared in
Israel – no wonder they were terrified!
Angel tells them not to be afraid
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Announcement to the Shepherds
Luke 2:8-20
Savior has been born!
This is the messiah!
How/Where to go to find the baby:
City of David
Lying in a manger
Wrapped in swaddling clothes
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Announcement to the Shepherds
Luke 2:8-20
Multitude of Heavenly Host (Angels) appear
Contrary to Christmas carols, the angels don’t actually sing;
“praising God and saying…”. There is actually no reference in
scripture where we find angels singing.
Shepherds response: they found Jesus and are the first
worshippers of Messiah
Why announce to shepherds? Perhaps I Corinthians 1:27-29 is
the key
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Conclusion
God was still working during the “silent period”
The birth of the Messiah involved many people who had many
different reactions
We live in a “silent period” (i.e. no new canonical books of the
Bible), but God is still working
Are you doing your part to prepare for Jesus second coming?
What is your response?
Are you worshipping and proclaiming the Good News?
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Next Week
Jesus Infancy and Childhood
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