1. Getting WHO We Need the Most at Christmas
Christ(mas) In the Prophets

2. KING
SHEPHERD
HUSBAND

3. MATTHEW 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea,
during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. 

4. MATTHEW 2
4 When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Messiah was to be born.5 “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,     are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler     who will shepherd my people Israel.’ [Micah 5]

5. What kind of king is Jesus the Messiah?
How or in what ways do I need that kind of king in my life now?

6. Isaiah 9:6-7
For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,     and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called     Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace     there will be no end.

7. Isaiah 9:6-7 He will reign on David’s throne     and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it     with justice and righteousness     from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty     will accomplish this.

9. MATTHEW 2
6 “‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,     are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you will come a ruler     who will shepherd my people
Israel.’ [Micah 5]

10. What kind of shepherd is Jesus, this Messiah?
How or in what ways do I need that kind of shepherd in
my life now?

11. Isaiah 40:11
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young.

13. What kind of husband is Jesus the Messiah to His people?
How or in what ways do I need that kind of divine Husband in my life now?

14. Isaiah 62:4-5
It will no longer be said to you, "Forsaken," Nor to your land will it any longer be said, "Desolate"; But you will be called, "My delight is in her," And your land, "Married"; For the LORD delights in you, And to Him your land will be married. For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you; And as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, So your God will rejoice over you.

15. WHO do you need most?
KING
SHEPHERD
HUSBAND

16. How do you need Jesus as…
KING
SHEPHERD
HUSBAND