Complementary New Testament Passage:
Matthew 2:1-6
Sermon Outline:
- The Messiah would come from the house of David
- The Messiah would come with humility
- The Messiah would come from eternity past
- The Messiah would shepherd His people to God from the ends of the earth
Family Discussion Questions:
- What city was king David from?
- What was David’s job before becoming a king?
- Why were David’s family surprised when David was chosen?
- When Jesus was born, was he born into a rich family or poor one?
- At Christmas we celebrate that God’s Son became a man, but why is it important that he lived forever before he became a man?
- Where will Jesus’ people come from?
- What did Jesus do to give us peace with God?
- How do the multiple “location” prophecies for the Messiah increase our confidence in the identity of Jesus?
- Why was it necessary for us that Jesus came in humility?
- What does it mean that Jesus came to be our servant?
- Why was it necessary that God would become a man to save us?
- What is the meaning of the name “Bethlehem” and how does that help to remind us of who Jesus is?