3. “To see the world in a grain of sand And heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And eternity in an hour. “ ~ William Blake

4. “To see things in the seed, that is genius.” ~ Lao-Tzu

5. “seed” = A collective (or ‘pregnant’) singular noun. Can mean the whole group, or a single representative of that group. “seed” = A collective (or ‘pregnant’) singular noun. Can mean the whole group, or a single representative of that group.

6. “messiah” = the anointed one the chosen one the ruler the deliverer “messiah” = the anointed one the chosen one the ruler the deliverer

7. The “anointed” could be: A Prophet- Revealing A Priest- Reconciling A King- Ruling All Israel- Chosen People Israel’s Saviour - THE Messiah The “anointed” could be: A Prophet- Revealing A Priest- Reconciling A King- Ruling All Israel- Chosen People Israel’s Saviour - THE Messiah

8. “Our world is in need of someone to come and set things right.” ~ Dallas Willard, Philosopher

9. “No theme is more central to the study of the Bible than that of the messiah.” ~ Richard S. Hess, Old Testament Scholar

10. “Christ is the focal point of the entire Bible – from beginning to end. He’s the one to whom the whole Old Testament points, the one on whom the Gospels focus, the one at whom the rest of the New Testament looks back.” ~ Kenneth Boa, Bible Scholar

11. “We would do well to learn more from the luminous Nazarene.” ~ Albert Einstein

12. “We need to exercise care in reading Christian meanings back into the Old Testament, since there is a long history of Christians discovering in the ancient texts, by use of a variety of enterprising tools, all sorts of spiritual meanings which are almost certainly not there to begin with.” ~ Michael P. V. Barrett, Old Testament Theologian

13. “The Old Testament does not contain numerous promises about a coming Messiah, but a single promise fleshed out in various texts and textures.” ~ Walter C. Kaiser, Old Testament Theologian

14. “Behold, O God and raise up unto them their king, the son of David…. And gird him with strength that he may destroy the unrighteous rulers, and that he may purge Jerusalem from nations that trample her down to destruction.” ~ Psalms of Solomon (Popular Jewish Messianic Text at the time of Jesus)

15. “Then, surrounded by the Pharisees, Jesus asked them a question: “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They replied, “He is the son of David.” ~ Matthew 22:41-42 (NLT)

16. “He was in the center of the procession, and the crowds all around him were shouting, “Praise God for the Son of David! Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Praise God in highest heaven!” ~ Matthew 21:9 (NLT)

17. “The record of the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham…” ~ Matthew 1:1 (NASB)

18. “Then they brought to him a demoniac who was blind and mute; and he cured him, so that the one who had been mute could speak and see. All the crowds were amazed and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” ~ Matthew 12:22-23 (NRSV)

20. TRACKING THE “SEED” i) Genesis 3:15 – The “seed” of Eve will crush the serpent and oppose his seed. ii) Genesis 12:3; 22:18 – The “seed” of Abraham will come to bless all nations. iii) 2 Samuel 7 – The “seed” of David will rule forever. TRACKING THE “SEED” i) Genesis 3:15 – The “seed” of Eve will crush the serpent and oppose his seed. ii) Genesis 12:3; 22:18 – The “seed” of Abraham will come to bless all nations. iii) 2 Samuel 7 – The “seed” of David will rule forever.

21. “Third in importance only to the protoevangelium of Genesis 3:15 and the Abrahamic promise of Genesis 12:2-3 is 2 Samuel 7, God’s promise to David. This chapter sets the tone for the promise-plan of God throughout the rest of the Old Testament.” ~ Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Old Testament Scholar “Third in importance only to the protoevangelium of Genesis 3:15 and the Abrahamic promise of Genesis 12:2-3 is 2 Samuel 7, God’s promise to David. This chapter sets the tone for the promise-plan of God throughout the rest of the Old Testament.” ~ Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Old Testament Scholar

22. “After the battle with the Midianites, the Israelites said, “Gideon, you rescued us! Now we want you to be our king. Then after your death, your son and then your grandson will rule.” “No,” Gideon replied, “I won't be your king, and my son won't be king either. Only the Lord is your ruler.” ~ Judges 8:22-23 (CEV)

23. Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery.” ~ Matthew 19:8-9 (TNIV)

24. “It is my family God has chosen! Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is eternal, final, sealed.” ~ 2 Samuel 23:5 (NLT)

25. “The queen of the South will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, because she came from the ends of the earth to listen to the wisdom of Solomon, and see, something greater than Solomon is here!” ~ Matthew 12:42 / Luke 11:31 (NRSV)

26. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David; and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.” ~ Luke 1:30-33 (NASB)

27. The Lord says to my Lord: “"Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.” a footstool for your feet.” The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; The Lord will extend your mighty scepter from Zion; you will rule in the midst of your enemies. you will rule in the midst of your enemies. ~ Psalm 110:1-2 (NIV)

28. “It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” ~ Revelation 22:16 (NRSV)