December 11, 2022 - Extra-Ordinary Ordinary – Hope for the Nation(s)

Extra-Ordinary Ordinary – Hope for the Nation(s)
Scripture Passages:  Matthew 2:9-21

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A Quick Story

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What is Matthew Up To?
“This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham.” Matthew 1:1

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Who are the Magi?

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Who is King Herod?

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Why These Gifts?

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Mass Murder
18 “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” Jeremiah 31:15

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Exile
13b take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt.

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A Second Exodus
15 “Out of Egypt I called me son.” Hosea 11:1.

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Jesus is the True Israel

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Hope for the Nation
“…‘Restrain your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears … So there is hope for your descendants’ … ‘Your children will return to their own land.’” Jeremiah 31:16-17

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Hope for the Nations