Bible Passage: Obadiah Main Point: God promised to restore Israel and rule the earth as King The conflict between Edom and Israel originates in the story of Jacob and Esau. The twins struggled in the womb, and their mother, Rebekah, asked God why. God explained that from her womb would come two nations, and the…
Bible Passage: Matthew 2 Main Point: The wise men worshiped Jesus as King. The wise men were magi. Their study of the stars led them to Judea to find and worship Jesus, the newborn King. Before they found Jesus, though, the wise men met King Herod. God had promised the Jewish people a new king—one…
Bible Passage: Matthew 1; Luke 2Main Point: God came to Earth as a human baby to be with us. Throughout the Old Testament, God reminded His people through the prophets of His promise to one day send a Rescuer. People cannot save themselves; instead, God planned to save sinners by sending His Son. God revealed…