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His Name was Called Jesus

Text: Luke 1-2; Matthew 1
6 December 2015

AN ANCIENT PROPHECY

1. Concerning the birth of the Messiah

2. The Prophetic Testimony of the Messiah   Isaiah 49:1-2

a) Called Me from the womb   Isaiah 49:1
b) From the matrix of My mother’s womb He has made mention of My name   Isaiah 49:1

ENSURING THE FULFILMENT OF THIS PROPHECY

1. An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream

2. Message of the angel You shall call His name Jesus   Matthew 1:21

3. The angel Gabriel sent to speak to Mary personally

4. Message of the angel Gabriel You will conceive… and shall call His name Jesus   Luke 1:31

THE FULFILMENT OF THIS PROPHECY

1. Obedience of Joseph And he called His name Jesus   Matthew 1:25

2. The Circumcision of Baby Jesus And when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.   Luke 2:21

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS PROPHECY

1. Words of Simeon   Luke 2:25-332

a) My eyes have seen Your salvation   Luke 2:30
b) Which You have prepared before in the face of all peoples   Luke 2:31
c) A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles   Luke 2:32
d) And the glory of Your people Israel   Luke 2:32

2. Anna the prophetess

a) Gave thanks
b) Spoke of Him
c) To all who looked for redemption   Luke 2:38