Yes, in Christ

– December 5, 2022

For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.

(2 Corinthians 1:20)

In Sunday’s sermon, I mentioned the promises of God made about the Messiah, and the promises made for God’s people, that have been fulfilled in Jesus Christ. The list of those promises that I referenced is below; take some time to read through these and be reminded that all that God has done for you, he has done for you in Christ Jesus.

Old Testament Promises of the Messiah, fulfilled in Jesus

  • Genesis 3:15 – Hebrews 2:14; Revelation 20:2, 10
  • Genesis 22:18 – Galatians 3:8
  • Genesis 49:10 – Matthew 1:1–18; Revelation 5:5
  • Deuteronomy 18:15 – Acts 3:22
  • 1 Chronicles 17:11–14 – Hebrews 1:5
  • Psalm 2:7 – Hebrews 1:5
  • Psalm 8:4–6 – Hebrews 2:6–8
  • Psalm 16:10 – Acts 2:27–32
  • Psalm 45:6–7 – Hebrews 1:8
  • Psalm 110:1, 4 – Hebrews 6:20; 7:21; 8:1
  • Isaiah 7:14 – Matthew 1:23
  • Isaiah 9:6–7 – Luke 1:33, 2:11; Titus 2:13; Ephesians 2:14
  • Isaiah 49:6 – Acts 13:47
  • Isaiah 53:5 – 1 Peter 2:24
  • Jeremiah 23:6 – 1 Corinthians 1:30
  • Daniel 7:13–14 – Mark 14:62; Revelation 1:7; 7:9
  • Micah 5:2–5 – Matthew 2:1–6; Luke 1:32; John 10:14–16
  • Zechariah 2:10–11 – John 1:1, 14

He is:

  • The Forsaken One of Psalm 22
  • The Shepherd of Psalm 23
  • The King of Glory of Psalm 24
  • The Redeemer who lives – Job 19:25
  • The Wisdom of Proverbs – 1 Corinthians 1:30; Colossians 2:3
  • The Poet-King of the Song of Solomon

Promises to God’s People, made possible by Jesus

  • God’s presence – Matthew 28:20
  • God answers prayers – John 14:14
  • God works all things for good – Romans 8:28–30
  • Do you need mercy? – Luke 1:72
  • Do you need light? – John 1:4–5
  • Do you want to see God’s glory? – John 1:14
  • Do you want grace and truth? – John 1:17
  • Do you desire true life? – John 10:10
  • Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification, Redemption – 1 Cor. 1:30
  • Nearness – Psalm 34:18 – Matthew 11:28–30; John 14:18
  • Strength – Isaiah 41:10 – Philippians 4:13
  • Love – Jeremiah 31:3 – Ephesians 3:18–19
  • Steadfast Love – Psalm 136 – John 13:1; Romans 8:35–39
  • Peace with God – Romans 5:1
  • The free gift of eternal life – Romans 6:23

He is:

  • The bread of life – John 6:35
  • The light of the world – John 8:12
  • The door – John 10:7
  • The good shepherd – John 10:14
  • The resurrection and the life – John 11:25
  • The way, the truth, the life – John 14:6
  • The true vine – John 15:1–11

Bert Watts has served since December 2016 as the Senior Pastor at Mountain Creek Baptist Church, where he has been on staff since 2012.

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