Even though God formed Israel, they have burdened Him with sin. Yet, God will redeem them and remember their sins no more, to which they will bear witness. We are witnesses of Jesus’ work of redemption (Matt 28:18-20).

God’s offer of hope and lasting justice extends to gentile nations through God’s chosen Servant (cf. Matt 12:18-21)

Only the incomparable sovereign Lord offers true and everlasting comfort. Jesus is the Lord who comes to offer this comfort to those who put their hope in him.

Jesus rising from the dead is not only believable, it means there’s hope for all who believe.

Good Friday reminds us that Jesus offers to take our place in death, just as he did for Barabbas, the innocent for the guilty.

Jesus isn’t the Promised Messiah the Jews expected as he begins his ministry by living in an unusual region, choosing unlikely disciples and the unexpected things he does.

Jesus (the Son) is led into the wilderness to be tested and succeeds where Israel failed.

Jesus identifies with sinful Israel by submitting to John’s baptism, taking their place to fulfill all righteousness as the faithful Son.

Jesus is the New Israel who succeeds where the old nation failed.

The magi search for the true king, and when they find him, they worship him.