The Prophecy of Christmas
November 4, 2018 • Chris Reighley • Luke 1:5–80, Matthew 1:18–25, Luke 2:1–38, Matthew 2:1–18
Introduction:
The birth of Jesus wasn’t a surprise—it was the culmination of a divine plan foretold through centuries of prophetic revelation. From the Garden of Eden to the town of Bethlehem, God placed markers on history’s highway to signal the coming of the Messiah. This session traces the prophetic lineage of Christ, revealing the reliability of God’s Word, the unfolding of His redemptive plan, and the unmatched precision of fulfilled prophecy. Christmas is not just a moment—it’s a miracle thousands of years in the making.
Teaching Outline:
Title: The Prophecy of Christmas – God’s Promises Foretold
Key Verse: Micah 5:2
I. How Accurate is the Bible in Predicting the Birth of Jesus?
- Prophecy by the numbers: 26.8% of Scripture is prophetic
- 1,239 OT prophecies | 578 NT prophecies | Total: 1,817
II. The Christmas Narrative in Scripture (Luke 1–2; Matthew 1–2)
- Announcement to Zacharias, Mary, Joseph
- Birth of Christ, praise songs, and prophetic declarations
- Shepherds and Magi confirm the fulfillment
III. The Prophetic Highway from Genesis to Jesus
- Creation and Fall – Genesis 1–3
- The Seed of the Woman – Genesis 3:15 → Galatians 4:4
- The Line of Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob
- Tribe of Judah – Genesis 49:10
- Line of David – 2 Samuel 7; Jeremiah 23
- Virgin Birth – Isaiah 7:14 → Matthew 1
- Born in Bethlehem – Micah 5:2 → Matthew 2
- A Child with a Kingdom – Isaiah 9:6
- Born to Die – Hebrews 2:9
- Coming Again – Matthew 24; Revelation 22
IV. Application:
- Fulfilled prophecy proves God’s faithfulness
- The cradle and the cross are inseparably linked
- Trust the Word of God—it has never failed
This series was taught by Chris Reighley for the Sunday Night Bible Study at Rolling Hills Community Church in Lago Vista, Texas.