2020 THEME: TRUTH

SERIES: A Grand Production

TITLE:  The Supporting Cast

Scripture: Mt. 1:1-17; Luke 1: 1-25

I.    THE MESSY PEOPLE    

5 ladies are mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy:

1.     (Tamar)- Gen.38

2.     (Rahab)- Joshua 2 & 6

3.     (Ruth)- Ruth

4.     (Bathsheba)- 2 Samuel 11

5.     (Mary)

One word describes this whole scene: (grace).

II.   THE “GO BEFORE” PEOPLE    

This couple could be “poster people” for a (righteous) couple and a (quiet) God.

The name Zechariah means (the Lord has remembered).

He is told several things:

1)     He would have a son and call him John.

2)     John was to be different. He would be great before the Lord; he must refrain from wine and strong drink; be filled with the HS from mother’s womb.

3)     John’s mission? Turn many of the (children of Israel) to the Lord. He would be the (forerunner) to the One who was to come.

What was Zechariah’s reaction? (Fear)

Next Week: Series: “A Grand Production”

The Unknowns- Luke 2: 8-20; Matthew 2: 1-12