Main Point: Take Comfort, God has Fulfilled His Saving Promises through the One Born in Bethlehem.

1. The Promise of Rescue from Exile.

2. The Promise of the LORD's Return.

3. The Promise of the Revelation of the LORD's Glory.

Main Point: Jesus is the promised shoot who rules the nations and restores creation.

1. The Messianic Shoot.

2. The Righteous Rule.

3. The Restored Kingdom.

4. Responding to the Messiah.

Main Point: Jesus is the promised offspring who blesses the nations.

1. Abraham's obedience to God.

2. God's oath to Abraham.

Main Point: Jesus is the promised serpent crusher.

1. The shame of sin.

2. The blame game.

3. The ancient adversary.

Main Point: Those who follow Jesus are part of His family.

1. Who belongs to Jesus' family?

2. Those who do the Father's will.

Main Point: No more signs are needed - believe in the risen Christ.

1. The Wish for a Sign (v. 38-40)

2. The Witness Stand (v. 41-42)

3. The Worsened State (v. 43-45)

Main Point: Your confession concerning Jesus reveals the condition of your heart.

1. Your words reveal your heart.

2. Your words will be judged by God.

Main Point: Guard your heart against convictions that lead to hell.

1. The confusion of the crowds and the conviction of the Pharisees.

2. The irrationality of the Pharisees exposed.

3. The significance of the exorcism explained.

4. A warning against unforgivable blasphemy.

Main Point: God's just reign advances through His gentle King.

1. God's law is characterized by goodness.

2. God's King is characterized by gentleness.

Main Point: Jesus has authority over the Sabbath.

1. Accusation

2. Answer

3. Authority