Introduction

Grace and peace to you, beloved friends and family. It is always a joy to come together in the house of the Lord, where we are welcomed with open arms, no matter our past, our doubts, or our struggles. Today, we're going to open the precious pages of Luke's Gospel, where the words of our Lord Jesus Christ are beautifully recorded for us.

We stand together on the firm foundation of God's Word, a beacon of truth in a world that often seems adrift. Today, we will find ourselves standing at the crossroads of prophecy and fulfillment, at the intersection of promise and provision, where the Old Testament whispers and the New Testament roars.

Our first point of focus is the fulfillment of prophecy. Here, we see how the ancient words of the prophets find their ultimate realization in the person and work of Jesus Christ. As we turn our gaze to the second point, we will stand in the shadow of the Cross. That rugged, blood-stained cross, the finality of which echoes through the ages, a testament to the ultimate sacrifice made on our behalf. Lastly, we will turn our hearts towards faith in the finished work of Christ. This faith is not a fleeting feeling, but a firm assurance, a steadfast trust in the completed work of our Savior.

The great preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, "Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened." Today, love has built the stairs we climb, and hope has opened the windows through which we gaze upon the truth of God's Word.

Let's read together from the Gospel of Luke:

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Now, before we delve into the depths of these truths, let's bow our heads in prayer. Heavenly Father, we come before you with open hearts and eager spirits. We thank You for Your Word, a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. As we turn to Your Scripture, we pray for understanding, for wisdom, and for revelation. May we not merely be hearers of Your Word, but doers also. Guide us, O Lord, as we navigate the truths of prophecy, the finality of the cross, and the faith in Your finished work. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

With these words of prayer still echoing in our hearts, let's turn our attention to the fulfillment of prophecy as recorded in the Gospel of Luke.

Fulfillment of Prophecy

As we open the pages of Luke's Gospel, we find ourselves standing in the shadow of ancient prophecies. These are not mere words penned by human hands, but divine promises spoken by God Himself through His chosen prophets. They are the whispers of the Old Testament, the foreshadowing of what was to come, the promises of a Messiah who would save His people.

The beauty of these prophecies is not only in their divine origin but also in their precise fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The ancient words of the prophets were not empty promises or vague predictions. They were specific, detailed, and accurate, pointing to the coming of a Savior who would be born of a virgin in the town of Bethlehem, who would suffer, die, and rise again.

In the Gospel of Luke, we see these prophecies come to life in the person of Jesus Christ. His birth, His life, His death, and His resurrection are the fulfillment of these ancient promises. Every detail, every event, every word spoken by Jesus was a step towards the fulfillment of these prophecies.

The first aspect we see is the birth of Jesus. The prophet Isaiah had foretold that a virgin would conceive and give birth to a son, and they would call him Immanuel, which means "God with us". In Luke, we see this prophecy fulfilled in the birth of Jesus to the virgin Mary. This was not a random event or a mere coincidence. It was a divine appointment, a fulfillment of prophecy that confirmed the identity of Jesus as the promised Messiah.

Next, we see the life of Jesus. The prophets had spoken of a Messiah who would heal the sick, give sight to the blind, and proclaim good news to the poor. Christ’s miracles were not just acts of compassion, but they were also fulfillments of prophecy. They were signs that pointed to His identity as the promised Messiah.

Then, we come to the death of Jesus. The prophets had foretold that the Messiah would be betrayed, beaten, and killed. These prophecies were fulfilled in the crucifixion of Jesus. His death was not a tragic end, but a necessary step towards the fulfillment of prophecy. It was the ultimate sacrifice, the payment for our sins.

Finally, we see the resurrection of Jesus. The prophets had spoken of a Messiah who would rise from the dead. In Luke, we see this prophecy fulfilled in the resurrection of Jesus. His resurrection was not just a victory over death, but it was also the final fulfillment of prophecy. It was the ultimate confirmation of His identity as the promised Messiah.

Transition. In each of these aspects, we see the precision and accuracy of prophecy. We see the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises. We see the sovereignty of God in orchestrating every event, every detail to fulfill His divine plan. And most importantly, we see the love of God in sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to fulfill these prophecies and to save us from our sins. So, as we read the Gospel of Luke, let us not just see the stories, the miracles, or the teachings of Jesus. Let us see the fulfillment of prophecy. And let us see the faithfulness of God. Let us see the love of God.

Finality of the Cross

As we continue to reflect on the Gospel of Luke, we find ourselves standing at the foot of the cross ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO