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
      • The anointed one would have God’s Spirit on him
      • The Scriptures speak of the coming of a great ruler of Israel
      • The ruler would bring salvation to the nations
      • The ruler would be a descendant of King David, in accordance with God’s promise to David
   2. Prophecy of the Messiah’s Death for Sins
      • The OT Scriptures say the Messiah would suffer and die, for people’s sins – but then be raised and exalted
   3. Jesus Is the Promised Messiah
      • Jesus Christ is the one chosen by God
      • Jesus Christ is the one anointed by God, with the Holy Spirit . . .
      • . . . Jesus is the Messiah
      • The OT Scriptures testify to Jesus being the Messiah, the Christ
      • For the OT Scriptures speak of the sufferings and resurrection of the Christ as fulfilled in Jesus . . .
      • . . . and they speak of the messianic salvation that would come through Jesus Christ
   4. Further Testimony to Jesus Being the Messiah
      • Jesus’ deeds showed that he is the Messiah, the Christ
      • People acknowledged him 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 Christ to take away sins
      • God sent Jesus Christ to save the world
      • Jesus came to bring truth
      • Jesus came to enable us to know God
   2. Jesus Christ’s Humanity
      • Jesus Christ became a human being
      • Jesus was born – after being conceived through the Holy Spirit
      • Jesus was a descendant of David
      • Jesus’ humanity was vital to his mission to save people
   3. Jesus Christ’s Personality
      • Jesus was loving
      • Jesus was compassionate
      • Jesus was gentle and humble
      • Jesus was righteous
   4. Epilogue: God Works through Jesus Christ
      • God works in all eras through Jesus Christ, impacting all things everywhere
      • God fulfills his promises through Jesus Christ

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

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