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Ancient Prophecies Revealed

Today, we begin a new message series “Jesus the Messiah.” In this series we’re going to see what the Bible has to say about the true identity of Jesus Christ. The name Christ is not Jesus’ last name, it is a title that means the Anointed One or the Messiah. The question of who Jesus is, is the most important question that a person can ask in life. If Jesus is simply a good man or even a great prophet, He really would have little impact on our lives. But if He is who He claimed to be, the Son of God, the Messiah and the Savior of the world, then we must make a choice. The only rational choice is to chose to believe in and worship Him.

But how can we know who Jesus is? The are many ways to answer the question of who Jesus is. In this series, we’re going to show how dozens of messianic prophecies in the Old Testament were fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ. The Old Testament prophecies about Jesus were written hundreds and usually thousands of years before Jesus was born. Yet, as we’ll see going through this series, these ancient prophecies were fulfilled in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

So, what do these prophecies prove? First of all, they are proof that the Bible is not simply an ancient book, but it is a supernatural book, filled with prophecies that have come true hundreds or thousands of years after they were written down. These Old Testament prophecies prove that Jesus is who He said He was. Jesus is the Messiah, He is the very Son of God. As we better understand these Old Testament prophecies, these truths will strengthen our faith as believers. 

And these truths will help us show unbelievers why the Bible is not just another book, but is a supernatural book, inspired by the Holy Spirit. They will help us to strengthen our faith and help it grow strong. These prophecies will help us show others why Jesus was not just a good man or even just a great prophet. Jesus was who He said He was, which is the divine Son of God and the Messiah.

Today, our message is entitled “Ancient Prophecies Revealed.” Where do you think that the first prophecies of Jesus the Messiah are found? The answer is that the first prophecies are to be found in the first book in the Bible, the book of Genesis. Today, we’re going to look at three wonderful prophecies about Jesus from Genesis. In each one, we’re then going to look at the New Testament fulfillment of these prophecies about Jesus.

Serving Jesus (Mark 9)

Jesus calls His followers to be servants of Him and of others. In this message, we learn what it means to serve Jesus, how to serve with right motives and to serve without sin. Jesus instructs us about being servants with a wonderful illustration of receiving a child in His name. Discover how to live a fulfilling life serving Jesus.

Who Is Jesus? (Mark 8)

The question Who is Jesus? is the most important question to answer in life. Your answer to this question will determine both your life on this earth, as well as your eternity. The answer given to this question by the majority of Americans is wrong and this message will tell you why. Learn why there is only one possible and correct answer according to Jesus Himself.

Obstacles to Prayer Answers

Prayer Adventure

We’re in a message series about prayer called “Prayer Adventure.” Prayer becomes an adventure when you hear God speaking to you. And when you receive answers to your prayers. Prayer is not an adventure when you are simply asking God for things and nothing seems to happen. Jesus said in …

John 16:24 (ESV)  Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.

Jesus promised in this verse that when we ask in His name, we will receive answers and we will be filled with joy. That sounds like an adventure to me.

Today, we’re talking about “Obstacles to Prayer Answers.” Obstacles or hindrances to prayer are things that cause our prayers to not be answered. So, if we can reduce the obstacles in our prayer lives, we can expect to see more prayers answered, which will bring us joy. Sounds like a good plan, doesn’t it?

Prayer’s First Requirement

The first requirement for a prayer to be answered is that the content of the prayer needs to be in accordance with God’s will. That really is what it means to pray in Jesus’ name. To pray in His name is to pray for the things that He wants, not just for what we want. Of course, if we want what He wants, then we have the best of all worlds.

1 John 5:14-15 (ESV)  And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.  And if we know that he hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests that we have asked of him.

John makes it clear that God hears prayers that are prayed according to His will. And if God hears our prayers, we will receive the answers. The implication of this Scripture is that if we don’t pray in keeping with God’s will, He doesn’t even hear us. And if He doesn’t hear, there will be no answer. However, things aren’t quite so simple. There is more to getting prayers answered then simply praying the right content. You can pray the right content, but still not receive an answer from God.

Benefits of Prayer Variety

For many people, prayer is simply an exercise in asking God for things that they need in life. Oftentimes we have very long prayer lists that yield few results in answers from God. We don’t understand the benefits of prayer variety.

God never intended prayer to be a monologue of requests. On the other hand, God designed prayer to be two-way communication, to be conversation. We can learn what prayer is to be like from examples in the Bible. In addition, we can learn from what makes good communication between people.

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