Title: Jesus the Son of God

1. This is my Son.. (3:13-4:1)

2. If you are the Son...(4:2-4:11)

INTRO: WHO AM I?

1. THE TRUE SON ARRIVES

2. THE SON TEMPTED

3. THE SON & THE CHILDREN OF GOD

INTRO: PREPARATIONS

GET READY FOR THE KING 

- THE REBELLIOUS 

- THE RELIGIOUS

THE KING PREPARES

PREPARE TO MEET YOUR KING

Introduction: Where are you from? 

Where is Jesus’ from & what does it say about him?

1.     From Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-12)

Implications:

2.     From Egypt (Matthew 2:13-18)

Implications:

3.     From Nazareth (Matthew 3:19-23)

Implications:

Conclusion: Our place in the world is found in a person

Perfect timing

•In sending Jesus

•His sovereign care of the chosen one

The kernel and the seed

•Rejection of the Christ = the incoming of the gentiles

•Fleshed out in Matthew's unfolding account

Implications

•Thankfulness that the God who knows our needs meets them perfectly

•Don't resist but worship the son

•God is sovereign over the chaotic & troubling events of this world