Why God Had To Become A Baby - Matthew 1

Why God Had To Become A Baby – Matthew 1

Dec 17, 2023 | by Pastor David Menard | series: Christmas 2023

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Why God Had to Become a Baby – Matthew 1. Baby Jesus in the manger is a staple at Christmas, but have you ever wondered: Why did God have to become a baby? Couldn’t the all powerful God just show up as a conquering King and reveal Himself as Lord of the Universe? It may surprise you, but there are some things God can’t do! God can’t be unjust. God can’t be corrupted. God can’t lie. God can rescue mankind from their sins, and it requires the Savior of the world coming as a baby! Listen to Pastor David’s message that will build your love, understanding and gratitude this Christmas for a God who bridged the uncrossable chasm with atonement for you to be called His son and daughter. We pray for you to have a Merry Christmas as you reflect on God in the Manger Part 2: Why God had to become a Baby – Matthew 1.

Isaiah 9:2 NKJV. https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/9/2/s_688002

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.”

Isaiah 9:6 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/9/6/s_688006

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

Revelation 19:11–16 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/rev/19/11-16/s_1186011

“Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on him was called Faithful and True. In righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses. Now out of His mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it He should strike the nations. And He Himself will rule them with a rod of iron. He Himself treads the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.”

Why did God come to us AS A BABY?

God cannot be UNJUST

2 Timothy 2:11–13 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/2ti/2/11-13/s_1127011

“This is a faithful saying: If we died with Him, we shall also live with Him. If we endure, we shall also reign with Him. If we deny Him, He also will deny us. If we are faithless, He remains faithful (in judgment); He cannot deny Himself.”

God cannot be UNJUST

Without the shedding of blood THERE IS NO REMISSION OF SINS

Hebrews 9:22

Hebrews 10:4 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/10/4/s_1143004

“For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins.”

Hebrews 10:4, 12, 14 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/10/12-14/s_1143012

“For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins. But this Man (Jesus), after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God. For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.”

God would not be just if He pardoned sin. So, God became a man TO TAKE THE PUNISHMENT OF MAN’S SIN UPON HIMSELF

Isaiah 53:5–6 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/isa/53/5-6/s_732005

“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.”

If Jesus really is God WE CANNOT JUST LIKE HIM. We must serve Him as Lord.

If Jesus is God WHO CAN APPROACH HIM?

Matthew 1

Why is Jesus’ genealogy important?

• 2091 BC: God promised Abraham the Messiah would come through his lineage. (Gen 12)

• Around 977 BC: God promised David the Messiah would come through his lineage. (2 Sam 7:5-17)

• Why is Jesus’ genealogy important? Because God keeps His promises.

Jesus’ genealogy is chocked full of SINNERS, MISFITS, and WEIRDOS

Matthew 1

ALL REPENTANT SINNERS, OUTCASTS, MURDERERS, AND PROSTITUTES MAY FREELY COME TO WORSHIP HIM AS LORD

WE HAVE A GOD WHO TRULY UNDERSTANDS US FROM THE INSIDE OF OUR EXPERIENCE

Hebrews 4:14–16 NKJV https://www.blueletterbible.org/nkjv/heb/4/14-16/s_1137014

“Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

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