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I. This promise will survive death. (12-13)

A. Though David will die; the promise will live. (12)

B. He’s David’s offspring, but God’s chosen King. (13)

II. This promise will overcome sin. (14-15)

A. Man’s sin must be dealt with. (14)

B. God’s Steadfast love endures. (15)

III. This promise will outlast time. (16-17)

A. The promise is guaranteed. (16)

B. The promise is God’s. (17)

Jesus is the promise.

Matthew 2:1-12 I Andrew Murch I Off the Fence

Matthew 2:1-12

Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “ ‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’ ” Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what

time the star had appeared. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh. And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.

I. News of Christ threatens those who resist him. (1-9a)

a. Those drawing near to Christ come from far way. (1-2)

b. Those long expecting Christ are surprisingly troubled. (3-9a)

II. Jesus gives joy to those who worship him. (9b-12)

a. The wise men experience great joy. (9b-10)

b. The true king deserves all worship. (11-12)

Whether worshipped or rejected, Jesus reigns.

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1 Timothy 6:11-16 I Battle Cry I Andrew Murch

I. The mission is clear. (11-14a)

a. Those who belong to God pursue his ways. (11)

b. Those called by the King fight for the faith. (12-13)

c. Those born to new life hold fast to the truth. (13-14a)

II. The Lord is near. (13-16)

a. As we strive for the faith, our hope is the Lord. (13-15a)

b. His rule is without rival. (15b)

c. His glory knows no equal. (16)

d. His kingdom is eternal. (17)

Main Idea: Stay the course with Christ.

1 Timothy 6:11-16

11 But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you in the presence of

God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, 14 to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the

King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.

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