God's Relentless Purpose
Colton White
December 8th, 2019
Matthew 1:1-17
The genealogy in Matthew 1 is a summary of God’s relentless purpose to rescue
humanity from slavery to sin and bring us into His presence. Jesus is the promised King (son of
David) and the fulfillment of the promise to bless all nations (son of Abraham). The genealogy is
marked by sinful people, brokenness, and failure. And yet, God’s purpose is relentless. God
came. He is with us.
God Comes Near
Matthew Levant
December 15th, 2019
Matthew 1:18-25
Jesus Himself is Immanuel—God with us. God didn’t merely send a prophet; He came
Himself to defeat our sin and bring us near.
All Nations Come Near
Colton White
December 22nd, 2019
Matthew 2:1-12
The magi’s coming is the fulfillment of Isaiah 60:1-6 where all nations will come near and
worship the Messiah. Christmas is about God’s mission! God has come in order to rescue
people from all nations, gather them as one people, and fill them with joy in His presence.
Promises Kept
Matthew Levant
December 29th, 2019
Matthew 2:13-23
Jesus has fulfilled all the Old Testament promises. God the Father preserved Jesus as an
infant for the sake of His glory and our salvation. God is sovereignly working out His redemptive
plan. We have the joy of partaking in the story God is telling.
