“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many time and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son…” Hebrews 1:1-2a

12 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. 13 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, 14 because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.“ 18 We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain. 19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

Christ’s Birth Born in Bethlehem Mt 2:3-6 ~ Micah 5:2 God became flesh Jn 1:1,14, 1Jn 4:2, 1Jn 5:20, Isa 9:6 Infant in Egypt Mt 2:13-15 ~ Hos 11:1 Massacre of children Mt 2:16-18 ~ Jer 31:15 Boyhood in Nazareth Mt 2:23 (oral prophecy) Christ's Ancestry Virginal conception Mt 1:18-25 ~ Isa 7:14 =Lk 1:26-38 Seed of a woman Gal 4:4 Mt 1:21 Gen 3:15 Seed of Abraham Lk 1:72-73, Gen 12:3, Gen 22:16-18 Seed of Isaac and Jacob Lk 3:34, Gen 17:19, 21:12, Of the Tribe of Judah Lk 3:33, Gen 49:10 Son of David Lk 3:31, Mt 1:1, 2Sm 7:12-14

Christ’s Ministry Enlightened mankind Mt 4:12-16 ~ Isa 9:1-2 Sight to the blind (fig.) Lk 4:16-21 ~ Isa 61:1-3 Proclaimed justice Mt 12:17-21 ~ Isa 42:1-4 Light to the Gentiles Lk 2:32~Isa 42:6, 49:6 All taught of God Jn 6:45~Isa 54:13 Healed the sick Mt 8:16-17 ~ Isa 53:4 Taught in parables Mt 13:34-35~Ps 78:2, Mt 13:11-15

Conflict and Opposition Cleansed the temple Jn 2:15-17, Rom 15:3, Ps 69:9 Met with opposition Mt 21:42-43, Ps 118:22 Stone builders rejected Mt 21:42, Acts 4:11, Eph 2:20, Met with unbelief Jn 12:37-41, Isa 6:10, Isa 53:1 Met with hard heartedness Mt 15:7-9, Rom 11:9-10 Met with hatred Jn 15:24-25, Ps 35:19, Ps 69:4 Enemies take counsel against him Ps 2:1-2, Act 4:25-28

The Crucifixion The crucifixion Mt 27:33-46, Ps 22:1-18 Crucified with thieves Mt 27:38, Lk 22:37, Isa 53:9,12 Given vinegar and gall Mt 27:34, Ps 69:21, =Jn 19:28-29 Lots cast for his garments Mt 27:35, Ps 22:18=Mk 15:24 Taunts of mockers Mt 27:39-44, Ps 22:7-8, =Lk 23:35 "Forsaken" by God Mt 27:46, Ps 22:1, =Mk 15:34 No bones broken Jn 19:31-36, Ps 34:20 Pierced Jn 19:37, Zec 12:10; 13:6, Psalm 22:16, Lk 24:39 The sacrifice for sin Heb 10:5-10, 1Jn 2:1-2, Ps 40:6-8 Burial in rich man’s tomb Mt 27:57-60, Is 53:9

20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

“…are firmly established in the truth…”