The Promised Messiah (December 15, 2024)
December 15, 2024 (Lesson 3)
THE PROMISED MESSIAH
- Born of the Virgin (Isaiah 7:1-4, 10-14; Matthew 1:18-23)
- Preceded by John the Baptist (Isaiah 40:1-5; Luke 3:1-17)
- Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:1-7)
Central Truth: Jesus Christ is all He was promised to be.
Focus: Study prophecies concerning the birth and life of the Savior and recognize their miraculous fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
Evangelism Emphasis: Discernment from Christ is needed to effectively witness in today’s culture.
Golden Text: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6)
Daily Devotions
Monday – Virgin Birth Foretold (Luke 1:26-38)
Tuesday – Virgin Birth Celebrated (Luke 2:4-14)
Wednesday – John the Baptist Ministers (Matthew 3:1-12)
Thursday – John Baptizes Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)
Friday – Jesus Gives Peace (John 14:23-27)
Saturday – Peace With God (Romans 5:1-5)