Thesis- The passage answers -yes, Israel has heard the Word of Christ since the very beginning-.---- - Has God given Israel a fair chance to believe- verse 14---- - Yes, God gave Israel a fair chance, they have no excuse.---- - Verse 16 quotes Isaiah 53 - the suffering servant of the Lord i.e. Jesus - asking -who has believed our report-- The implied answer is, very few.---- - Verse 17 when Paul states -17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ-, he is affirming Israel had the word of Christ preached to them, but they rejected it----- - It then moves to the Law of Moses as a witness of Jesus. Psalm 19, John 5-46---- - Verse 20 quotes Isaiah 65-1 in the context of God's promise of a future Glory, not only to Israel, but to the whole world.---- - Verse 21 quotes Isaiah 65-2 and this seals the argument.---- - Now the story doesn't end there for Israel, see Romans 11-1-2----CONCLUSION----- - The Gentiles were God's excuse to provoke the Jews, and to call people unto salvation.---- - Let us pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send laborers to His harvest.---- - Let us treasure Jesus, He is the subject matter and aim of true preaching. -Faith comes by hearing the Word of Christ.----- - Buy the truth, and sell it not- also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.- Proverbs 23-23

1. Born to Die-a-in Judgement of God -15-33-- lament - -Amos---b- Forsaken by God -v34-- He was abandoned - -Isa 59--- Divined abandonment--c- Reconciling us to God - v37-38-- John 19-30 - -it is finished--- to bring us back to God--d--as the Son of God- - v39-- The centurion confession-- Divine revelation--How do you see you sin-Do you see it as God does---2. Born to Rise -a- In vindication - 16-1-6-- death was overcomed-- resurrection testifying of his claims--b- As he predicted - v7-- He kept his promises--c- For all of us - v8--Who do you think Jesus is-

1. JESUS THE QUIET KING -v. 1-5--- - Jesus' kingdom is eternal and universal,-- unlike worlds expectations of Roman rule-- - Jesus' kingship wasn't tyrranical, but-- loving and eternally focused-- - Jesus was quiet because he came to die----2. JESUS THE REJECTED KING -v. 6-15--- - A known treasonous, murderer -Barabbas--- was wanted free vs innocent Jesus-- - Pilate recognized Jesus' innocence, but-- -went with the crowd--- - Every time we sin, we reject the King.-- We are all Barabbas - guilty of-- insurrection against the King of kings----3. JESUS THE MOCKED KING -v. 16-20--- - As true king, Jesus deserves all honor, glory-- and praise----4. JESUS THE CRUCIFIED KING -v. 21-32--- - Jesus endured horrific physical torture-- - Treated as a brutal criminal-- - Not seen as triumphal king

Title- A Genealogy of Grace--Scripture-Matthew 1-1-17--1. God's Grace is dispayed in the lives of individuals- Tamar v3- Rahab v5- Manasseh and Amos v10--2. God's Glorious Sovereignty is seen in this amasin family tree- Christ wasn't plan B- He was the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world--3. God's Love Revealed - Displayed

Scripture- Various--What is Christmas really about----Where did the Christmas tree come from----Was it drawn from paganism----Speaking through the ancient prophets it was foretold of the coming of Christ.---Wisemen and Shepards are familiar Christmas symbols.---John the Baptist the fore runner of Christ.---The Announcing of the coming of Messiah.---Isaiah 40-3 -Clear the way for the Lord...----Prophecies long dormant were coming to life.---The greetings told to Mary were amazing. Luke 1-28, 30 ---Two parts of God's ancient covenant would come together in one man.---The story is in the New and Old Testament. Psalm 89-3-4, Isaiah 9-6-7 --- Birth of Christ foretold. What did it really mean---- Joseph and the dilemma---The Virgin Birth. Isaiah 7-13-14, 49-1, 5 Matthew 1-21, 24, 25 ---The Birth of Christ. Luke 2-8-9, Isaiah 60-1-2, 44-23, 2-15-18, Luke 2-10-14, Matthew 2-4, 9-11, Numbers 24-17- --The Kings. Psalm 72-10-15, Isaiah 60-5-6---The Birth of Jesus was Joyful. Being fully human and fully God he lived a sin free life that we may be redeemed by Him.---He washed us from our sins with his blood. He was raised from the dead and ascended into heaven. One day we will know a love that is perfect in His presence forever.

This text describes the Christmas message and its first preachers. --1. The shepherd's initial encounter produced fear vs 9-a- This angel was the first preacher of the good news. -b- The visible manifestation of God's glory surrounded the Shepherds.-c- Shepherds had a bad reputation.-d- God chose to appear first to shepherds.--2. The angel's announcement v10-a- Fear not. -b- I bring you good news of great joy.--3. The reason for the great joy--4. The Token -the sign-- a baby wrapped in rags lying in a manger --5. The celestial hymn-a- Glory to God in the highest -b- On earth peace among those with whom God is pleased.--6. The Shepherds were the first preachers. -a- Christmas is about God showing good will to men.-b- God's good will is spontaneous.-c- Now God had to remain righteous while justifying the guilty.-d- Living the Gospel is a discipline harder than what we think.-e- Do you know how it looks---7. Conclusion-'Tis the Reason for the joy of the Season- -behold I give you glad tidings of great joy, for today a Savior has been born, who is Christ the Lord.-

Verses on Forgiveness- Ephesians 4-32, Colossians 3-13, John 20-23, Luke 6-36-37, Matthew 6-12-15, Matthew 18-21-22, Luke 11-4, Romans 4-7-8, Matthew 18-23-35, Isaiah 43-25-26, Jeremiah 31-34, Mich 7-18, psalm 103-12, Daniel 9-9, After church discipline 2 Corinthians 2-6-8--Matthew 18-23-35 is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Have you as a believer ever been dissatisfied and unforgiving---Isaiah 43-25-26 God wipes away our transgressions before we ask for forgiveness. God is the victim and we are completely wrong, but God helps us argue our case. --Is there a difference between true repentance and someone apologizing---Who do we need to confess to- Psalm 5-4, Matthew 5-23-24--Luke 17-3-4 Do I need to forgive if the person does not repent and ask for forgiveness--Is this like Matthew 18-13 church restoration---The Word IF- Luke 11-4, James 2-17, Hebrews 4-7, 1 John 3-21, 1 Corinthians 13-7--What is the opposite of forgiveness, meaning what happens to me when I harbor or do not forgive-

1. CONTRADICTIONS-- - Separate passages say God moved David,-- the other says Satan moved David--- - God is sovereign, allowing evil to act-- - Another contradiction - numbers wrong--- - NO contracdictions in scripture----2. CONUNDRUMS-- - Moral dilemma - David's sin but God's-- killing--- - God acting on His justice, Israel's sin----3. REAL INJUSTICE-- - Injustice of Gospel-- - Why do -good- people suffer--- - Jesus - the only sinless person - died-- for sinners-

A discussion on biblical forgiveness.1. Can I truly forgive-2. Fairness vs Justice3. Mercy vs Condemnation4. True repentance vs Apologizing5. Who do we confess to-

God is our shepperd-1. He will Provide Everythinga. Elohim Jaweh - the great providerb. David is in a covenant with Godc. We claim the covenant because of Jesus2. He will protect usa. The darkness moves us to childlikenessb. So we can have joyc. He is emmanuel3. He will bring us safely homea. to a banquet