The Purpose of God in the Experience of Jesus

Matthew 2:13–23

Main Idea: Jesus is worthy of our worship because he brought OT to its God-designed end.

I. The Providence of God in the Preservation of Jesus (Matthew 2:13–23)

Application: The Forces of Evil are no Match for the Providence of God.

II. The Purpose of God in the Experience of Jesus (Matthew 2:15; 17–18; 23)

A. What do These OT Texts Have to do with Jesus?
B. What Kind of Fulfillment does Matthew Have in Mind?
C. How does Jesus Bring These OT Passages to their God-Designed End?
D. Application: Worship the One Who Brings the OT to its God-Designed End.