About this sermon

This sermon explores the theological connection between the Old and New Testaments by examining Matthew's use of prophetic fulfillment in the infancy narrative of Jesus. It argues that understanding Scripture requires the hermeneutical principle of letting the Bible interpret itself, particularly by using clear passages to illuminate obscure ones. The text analyzes three specific references in Matthew 2—Hosea 11, Jeremiah 31, and the Nazarene prophecy—to demonstrate that Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. The preacher emphasizes that while the world fades, God's Word remains eternal, and Jesus is the central figure who unifies the biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation. The tone is instructional and pastoral, encouraging believers to meditate on the consistency of God's character and the centrality of Christ in all of Scripture.