The fulfillment of the wonder of God
Dennis Lee's article meditates on the incarnation of Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, specifically Matthew 1:21-23, emphasizing Jesus as both fully divine and fully human (except without sin). The author reflects on how God sovereignly accomplished this wonder through dark and seemingly hopeless circumstances in Israel's history, encouraging readers to trust in God's faithfulness when their own circumstances feel abandoned by His promises.
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:21-23. These verses from the Word of God have been and continue to be one of precious comfort to His people through the...
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