Jesus' Divinity

(Luke 1:32-37, Matthew 2:1-12)

1.  Introduction

a.  The miracle of human conception

b.  The extraordinary miracle of Jesus’ conception

c.  Gifts of the Wisemen

i.  Frankincense

1.  finest burning incense, used in worship

2.  Jesus is fully God

a.  He is called the names of God

i.  “the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father” Isaiah 9:6

ii.  “Immanuel” (God with us) Isaiah 7:14

iii.  “The Lord our Righteousness” Jeremiah 23:6

b.  He has the characteristics of divine

i.  Eternal (John 1:1-2, Colossians 1:17)

ii.  Omnipresent (Matthew 28:20, Isaiah 9:6)

iii.  Omniscient (John 16:30)

iv.  Omnipotent (Isaiah 9:6)

c.  He has the works attributed to God

i.  Creator (John 1:3, 1:10)

ii.  Upholder of all things (Colossians 1:17)

iii.  Forgives sin (Matthew 9:6)

d.  He claimed His own deity (John 10:30, 14:7, 16:22,23)

3.  Jesus is self-sufficient (Acts 17:25)

4.  Jesus is perfect love (Deuteronomy 10:17)

5.  Jesus was a servant

a.  John 17:5 “And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.”

b.  Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

6.  Why does this matter to your life? Remember these 2 truths as you celebrate the birth of Jesus

a.  Jesus’ Divinity gives us Hope

b.  Jesus’ Divinity gives us Life