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Signs of the Kingdom – Matthew 9

When Jesus was asked by the imprisoned and doubting John the Baptist whether or not He was the Messiah, King of the eternal kingdom of God, He responded by referencing the prophet Isaiah’s signs of the coming kingdom. 4 Jesus replied to them, “Go and report to John what you hear and see: 5 the blind see, the lameContinue reading “Signs of the Kingdom – Matthew 9”

A Kingdom at Hand – Matthew 4

Having accomplished God’s will in preparing vast numbers of people for the arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist would now retreat into the background.  He had known all along that this would happen, and had warned his followers about it, but he did not foresee the virtual “cross” he would bear, leadingContinue reading “A Kingdom at Hand – Matthew 4”

A Blossom in the Desert – Matthew 11

While in the process of carrying out God’s important work, many of the Lord’s servants do suffer for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. John the Baptist’s ministry of preparing hearts for the appearance of Jesus was foretold of hundreds of years before by two of God’s prophets, Isaiah and Malachi.  John had aContinue reading “A Blossom in the Desert – Matthew 11”

The Elijah to Come – Matthew 14

Prophesying at the birth of his son, John the Baptist, the priest Zechariah confirmed that John would be born in the spirit and power of the prophet Elijah, as foretold by the prophet Malachi four hundred years earlier. Zechariah also prophesied that John would have a great spiritual impact upon the children of Israel, preparing themContinue reading “The Elijah to Come – Matthew 14”

A Voice in the Wilderness – Matthew 3

John the Baptist was miraculously born to Elizabeth, the wife of devout priest Zechariah, long after her natural child-bearing years. The coming event was announced by the angel Gabriel to Zechariah as he was performing his priestly duties in the temple.  The fact that this same angel Gabriel had visited the prophet Daniel five centuries earlierContinue reading “A Voice in the Wilderness – Matthew 3”

The Eternal King Arrives – Matthew 1

The ultimate fulfillment of the genealogy of Jesus Christ would occur one quiet night in an animal stable. Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, the birthplace of his ancestor, King David, just as God had planned since the creation of the world.  The great King of all eternity would arrive on earth not inContinue reading “The Eternal King Arrives – Matthew 1”

In the Fullness of Time – Luke 1

As foretold of in the “seventy-weeks” prophesy given to the prophet Daniel by the angel Gabriel, God had a plan and a timetable for the birth of His Son, the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Jesus would be born centuries later, living among His people on earth, both fully God and fully human. He would bring the good newsContinue reading “In the Fullness of Time – Luke 1”

A Restored Voice – Luke 1

God’s key messenger angel, Gabriel, appeared to Zechariah while he was performing his priestly duties in the temple in Jerusalem. Gabriel informed Zechariah that, after a long, childless life, he and his wife Elizabeth’s prayers were finally being answered – they would now be having a baby. Having prayed for so long without result for this veryContinue reading “A Restored Voice – Luke 1”