Main Point: Jesus fulfills the story of Israel in accordance with prophetic expectation.

1. Endangered yet under protection.

2. Mourning will one day turn to joy.

3. Humility comes before exaltation.

Main Point: The promised King has arrived and everyone must respond.

1. The promised King has arrived.

2. Three Responses.

a. Indifference.

b. Threatened.

c. Worship.

Main Point: How can you live a fulfilling life in this fleeting world?

1. Listen to words of wisdom.

2. Fear God.

3. Keep God's Commands.

Main Point: King Jesus miraculously became like us, to save us and be with us.

1. Joseph's Dilemma.

2. The angel's message.

3. Matthew's Interpretation.

4. Joseph's Response.

Main Point: Growing old is hard, so spend your youth wisely.

How to spend your youth wisely?

1. Rejoice in your youth.

2. Remove vexation.

3. Remember Your Creator.

Main Point: Living well in this world filled with folly requires wisdom.

1. Value Wisdom.

2. Walk Carefully.

3. Diversify Investments.

Main Point: Obeying God doesn't not guarantee earthly advantages.

1. Death comes to all.

2. Enjoy the life you have.

3. Leave the results to God.

Main Point: Christ has been raised from the dead.

1. Wake Up (to the implications of the resurrection).

2. Stand Firm (in the gospel that saves you).

3. Work Hard (always abound in the work of the Lord).

Main Point: Jesus is the Christ, truly the son of David, reigning as king.

Applications.

1. Become a son of Abraham by faith in the Gospel.

2. Rest in the permanent reign of Jesus.

3. Sing "Hosanna" to the true Son of David.

Main Point: Accept your lot from God, even with the crooks in it.

1. Learn from the hard things.

2. Patiently endure the hard things.

3. Don't try to manipulate your lot.