Chapter 11

God’s Promised Messiah

Sections

1. The Messiah’s Identity
   1. The Promise of a Messiah in OT Scripture
      • The OT Scriptures speak of a coming anointed one of God, who would have God’s Spirit on him . . .
      • . . . They describe him as a remarkable chosen servant of God
      • The OT promises that such a one would arise as a great ruler of Israel
      • The OT says the ruler will bring justice and salvation to the nations
      • The OT speaks of the ruler crushing the wicked
      • The ruler would be a descendant of King David, in accordance with God’s promise to David
      • The OT also says he would suffer and die, for people’s sins – but then be raised and exalted
   2. Jesus Is the Promised Messiah
      • Jesus Christ is the one chosen and appointed by God
      • Jesus Christ is the one anointed by God, with the Holy Spirit . . .
      • . . . Jesus is the messianic Holy One of God
      • The OT Scriptures testify to Jesus being the Messiah, the Christ
      • For the OT speaks of the sufferings and resurrection of the Christ as fulfilled in Jesus . . .
      • . . . and the OT speaks of the messianic salvation that would come through Jesus Christ
   3. Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus
      • Prophecies fulfilled in Jesus’ birth and early years
      • Prophecies fulfilled in Jesus’ life and ministry
      • Prophecies fulfilled in Jesus’ rejection and betrayal
      • Prophecies fulfilled in Jesus’ death . . .
      • . . . Further OT Scriptures fulfilled or reflected in Jesus’ death
      • Prophecies fulfilled in Jesus’ resurrection
      • Prophecies fulfilled in Jesus’ ascension and exaltation
      • Other messianic OT Scriptures applied to Jesus Christ
   4. Further Testimony to Jesus Being the Messiah
      • Jesus’ deeds showed that he is the Messiah, the Christ
      • Jesus himself claimed to be the Christ
      • Jesus’ followers acknowledged him as the Christ . . .
      • . . . and Jesus being the Christ was a central aspect of his followers’ teaching
      • Others also acknowledged Jesus as the Christ
      • Note: The Christ is understood to be the Son of God

2. The Messiah’s Purpose and Person
   1. Jesus Christ’s Mission from God
      • God sent Jesus Christ into the world
      • God sent Jesus to take away sins . . .
      • . . . God sent Jesus to save the world
      • Jesus came to bring spiritual light into the world . . .
      • . . . Jesus came to bring truth
      • Jesus came to enable us to know God
      • Jesus came to destroy Satan’s power and work
      • Further objectives of Jesus Christ’s mission
      • Note: Jesus Christ’s mission took place at a time chosen by God . . .
      • . . . and aspects of Jesus Christ’s mission occurred at designated or appropriate times
   2. Jesus Christ’s Humanity
      • Jesus Christ became a human being
      • Jesus was born, of Mary – after being conceived through the Holy Spirit . . .
      • . . . Jesus’ mother Mary was a very godly woman, blessed by God
      • Jesus was a descendant of David
      • Jesus had family
      • Jesus grew from childhood through to adulthood
      • Jesus was called a man
      • Jesus had a physical body . . .
      • . . . and Jesus had physical limitations
      • Like all humans, Jesus experienced difficult times – including temptation
      • Note: Jesus’ humanity was vital to his mission to save people
   3. Jesus Christ’s Personality
      • Jesus was loving – shown ultimately in him giving up his life
      • Jesus was compassionate
      • Jesus was meek
      • Jesus was gentle and humble – as a servant
      • Jesus was good
      • Jesus was righteous
      • Jesus showed righteous anger and indignation
      • Jesus showed great strength of character, being courageous and composed
      • Note: Jesus was prepared to associate with and even support notably sinful people
   4. Epilogue: God Works through Jesus Christ
      • God works in all eras through Jesus Christ, impacting all things everywhere
      • God enacts his will in or through Jesus Christ
      • God fulfills his promises through Jesus Christ . . .
      • . . . Key promises of God have been centered on Jesus Christ
      • God saves people through Jesus Christ
      • God reconciles people to himself through Jesus Christ
      • God gave the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ
      • God works in and through his people, through Jesus Christ

 ➜Major headings in: 11. God’s Promised Messiah (and all of Unit C)

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