The Anticipation of the gift
Dr. Mark Hitchcock
Part of Close Encounters with Jesus
December 1, 2022

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Introduction

I. The Problem

II. The Promise

Genesis 3:15

III. The Prophecies

Foretold
Descendant of Abraham (Gen 12:2-3; 22:18)
Isaac (Gen 17:19: 21:12)and Jacob
(Gen 25:10-12: Num 24:17)
Fulfilled
Matt. 1:1, 2


Foretold
Tribe of Judah (Gen 49:10)
Fulfilled
Matt 1:2; Lk 3:33


Foretold
Family line of Jesse (Isa 11:1)
Fulfilled
Luke 3:32


Foretold
House of David (2 Sam 7:16)
Fulfilled
Matt 1:1; Lk 1:32


Foretold
Born of a Virgin (Isa 7:14)
Fulfilled
Matt 1:18, 20


Foretold
Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)
Fulfilled
Matt. 2:4-6


Foretold
Born before AD 70 (Dan 9:24-26)
Fulfilled
Matt 2:1


Foretold
Carried into Egypt (Hos 11:1)
Fulfilled
Matt 2:15

Conclusion