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The Promise of Christmas Message 04 of 04
The Promise Fulfilled
Pastor Anthony King· December 22, 2024
Micah 5:2
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“But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.”
Micah 5:2
God fulfilled His promise through humble beginnings.
God chose Bethlehem, a small and insignificant town, to fulfill His eternal plan.
And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth-lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.1 Samuel 16:1
But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.1 Corinthians 1:27-29
The ruler to come was eternal and divine.
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.John 1:1-2
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.Isaiah 9:6-7
God’s sovereignty moved history to fulfill His plan.
God used a pagan ruler to accomplish His purposes.
But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.Micah 5:2
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.Proverbs 21:1
Jesus’ birth in humble circumstances reflects God’s plan for salvation.
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.Philippians 2:6-8
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,Luke 4:18
The good news of Christ’s birth was first revealed to the lowly.
Shepherds were chosen as witnesses to God’s glory.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.Luke 2:8-10
But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.James 4:6
The angelic proclamation emphasized peace and salvation.
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:Romans 5:1
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.John 14:27
The response to God’s promise should be worship and witnessing.
The shepherds responded with faith and urgency.
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.Luke 2:16
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.Hebrews 11:6
They glorified God and shared the good news with others.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.Luke 2:20
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.Matthew 28:19-20
Trust in God’s sovereignty.
Walk in humility.
Worship with gratitude.
Share the Gospel.
But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Micah 5:2
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