“God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4. Introduction: Matthew 1:18-25 18)This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married

“God with us”Hebrews 1:1-4


Introduction:Matthew 1:18-25

18)This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through theHoly Spirit.19) Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.



20) But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lordappeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.21 )She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from theirsins.”22) All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:



23) “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” — which means, “God with us.”24) When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.25) But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.


I. Voices from the Past (v.1)


I. Voices from the Past (v.1)Old means

of communication

ERA In the past

Recipients To our forefathers

Agents Through the prophets

Ways In various ways


I. Voices from the Past (v.1)Old means

of communication

New means of

communication

ERA In the past In these last days

Recipients To our forefathers To us

Agents Through the prophets

Through His Son

Ways In various ways In one way (implied)


I. Voices from the Past (v.1)

So what did the prophets say?


I. Voices from the Past (v.1)So what did the prophets say?

His humanity. . . Genesis 3:15



His humanity . . . Genesis 3:15His nationality . . . Genesis 22:18



His humanity . . . Genesis 3:15His nationality . . . Genesis 22:18His tribe . . . Genesis 49:10



His humanity . . . Genesis 3:15His nationality . . . Genesis 22:18His tribe . . . Genesis 49:10His virgin birth . . . Isaiah 7:14



His humanity . . . Genesis 3:15His nationality . . . Genesis 22:18His tribe . . . Genesis 49:10His virgin birth . . . Isaiah 7:14His deity . . . Isaiah 9:6



His humanity . . . Genesis 3:15His nationality . . . Genesis 22:18His tribe . . . Genesis 49:10His virgin birth . . . Isaiah 7:14His deity . . . Isaiah 9:6His family . . . Isaiah 11:1



His humanity . . . Genesis 3:15His nationality . . . Genesis 22:18His tribe . . . Genesis 49:10His virgin birth . . . Isaiah 7:14His deity . . . Isaiah 9:6His family . . . Isaiah 11:1His birthplace . . . Micah 5:2



His humanity . . . Genesis 3:15His nationality . . . Genesis 22:18His tribe . . . Genesis 49:10His virgin birth . . . Isaiah 7:14His deity . . . Isaiah 9:6His family . . . Isaiah 11:1His birthplace . . . Micah 5:2His appearance . . . Daniel 9:25


Some Prophetic Scriptures:Genesis 3:15, 22:18, 49:10, Deuteronomy 18:15,Psalm 2, 16:10, 45:2, 68:18, 69:21, 110:1, 118:22,132:11, Isaiah 2:4, 7:14, 9:6, 11:1, 28:16, 42:1, 53, 59:16, 61:1, 63:1, Jeremiah 23:5, Daniel 9:25,Micah 5:2, Haggai 2:7, Zechariah 3:8, 6:12, 9:9, 11:12, 12:10, 13:7, Malachi 3:1


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.”

Psalm 2:8Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.”

Psalm 2:8Romans 8:17

Now if we are children, then we are heirs — heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.”2. “Through Him He made the universe.”

Hebrews 1:10He also says, “In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.



Hebrews 1:10John 1:3

Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.



Hebrews 1:10John 1:3I Corinthians 8:6

yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we live; and there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we live.



Colossians 1:16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and forhim.


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.”2. “Through Him He made the universe.”3. “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being.”


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)1. “Whom He appointed heir of all things.”2. “Through Him He made the universe.”3. “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being.”4. “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.”


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)4. “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.”

Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, MightyGod, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)4. “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.”5. “Purification for sins”


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)4. “Sustaining all things by His powerful word.”5. “Purification for sins”6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”

Psalm 110:1The LORD says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”



Hebrews 7:25Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.



John 14:3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.



Acts 7:56“Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)6. “At the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.”


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)7. “Became as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is superior to theirs.”

Superior Priest (7:7)



Superior Priest (7:7)Superior hope (7:19)



Superior Priest (7:7)Superior hope (7:19)Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6)



Superior Priest (7:7)Superior hope (7:19)Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6)Superior promise (8:6)



Superior Priest (7:7)Superior hope (7:19)Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6)Superior promise (8:6)Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24)



Superior Priest (7:7)Superior hope (7:19)Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6)Superior promise (8:6)Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24)Superior possession (10:24)


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)Superior Priest (7:7)Superior hope (7:19)Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6)Superior promise (8:6)Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24)Superior possession (10:24)Superior country (11:40)


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)Superior Priest (7:7)Superior hope (7:19)Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6)Superior promise (8:6)Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24)Superior possession (10:24)Superior country (11:40)Superior resurrection (11:35)


II. Today’s Voice (vv.2-4)Superior Priest (7:7)Superior hope (7:19)Superior covenant (7:22, 8:6)Superior promise (8:6)Superior sacrifice (9:23, 12:24)Superior possession (10:24)Superior country (11:40)Superior resurrection (11:35)Superior privilege (11:40)



John 3:16“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”



Romans 10:9That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

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“God with us” Hebrews 1:1-4. Introduction: Matthew 1:18-25 18)This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married