DESIGNED FOR IMPACT: PROPHECY LUKE 2:25-35
I. The Prophetic Expectation
A. The impact of a promised salvation to come in Christ
1. The anticipation of the coming Messiah produces:
HOPE Isa. 9:1-7; 40:1-5; 60:1-3
2. The spiritual sight of the Old Testament believer produces:
FAITH Isa. 25:9; Heb. 11
3. The patient devotion of trusting God produces:
WORSHIP Luke 1:46-56; 68-75; 2:38
II. The Prophetic Exclamation
A. The impact of a realized salvation seen in Christ
1. The fulfillment of Old Testament SCRIPTURE in the
person of Jesus Matt. 1:21-23; Luke 2:11; Gal. 4:4, 5
2. The fulfillment of personal PEACE through Jesus the
Messiah Isa. 9:6; Luke 2:14; Rom. 5:1: Eph. 2:14
3. The fulfillment of spiritual LIGHT to all nations (Jews
Gentiles) who come to Jesus Isa. 9:2; 11:10; 42:6, 7
Jn. 3:16; Eph. 2:14-18
III. The Prophetic Emancipation
A. The impact of a costly salvation which sets us free in Christ
1. The GLORY of God’s salvation comes with a price
Gen. 3:15; Isa. 53:3-6; I Cor. 6:20
2. The SIGN of God’s salvation causes opposition and
rejection Isa. 8:13-15; Jn. 1:12; I Pet. 2:7, 8
Sign points to the Father and salvation. Jesus is the cornerstone.
3. The SWORD of God’s salvation will reveal men’s hearts:
It brings freedom or judgment Luke 11:23
I. The Prophetic Expectation
A. The impact of a promised salvation to come in Christ
1. The anticipation of the coming Messiah produces:
HOPE Isa. 9:1-7; 40:1-5; 60:1-3
2. The spiritual sight of the Old Testament believer produces:
FAITH Isa. 25:9; Heb. 11
3. The patient devotion of trusting God produces:
WORSHIP Luke 1:46-56; 68-75; 2:38
II. The Prophetic Exclamation
A. The impact of a realized salvation seen in Christ
1. The fulfillment of Old Testament SCRIPTURE in the
person of Jesus Matt. 1:21-23; Luke 2:11; Gal. 4:4, 5
2. The fulfillment of personal PEACE through Jesus the
Messiah Isa. 9:6; Luke 2:14; Rom. 5:1: Eph. 2:14
3. The fulfillment of spiritual LIGHT to all nations (Jews
Gentiles) who come to Jesus Isa. 9:2; 11:10; 42:6, 7
Jn. 3:16; Eph. 2:14-18
III. The Prophetic Emancipation
A. The impact of a costly salvation which sets us free in Christ
1. The GLORY of God’s salvation comes with a price
Gen. 3:15; Isa. 53:3-6; I Cor. 6:20
2. The SIGN of God’s salvation causes opposition and
rejection Isa. 8:13-15; Jn. 1:12; I Pet. 2:7, 8
Sign points to the Father and salvation. Jesus is the cornerstone.
3. The SWORD of God’s salvation will reveal men’s hearts:
It brings freedom or judgment Luke 11:23