The Book of Matthew

When the whole worlds seem to be chaotic and unpredictable look up our Redeemer, the King of kings, is drawing near, ”God with us”. 

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unpredictable

adjective

1 unpredictable results: unforeseeable, uncertain, unsure, doubtful, dubious, iffy, dicey, in the balance, up in the air.

2 unpredictable behavior: erratic, moody, volatile, unstable, capricious, temperamental, mercurial, changeable, variable; 'on-again, off-again’.

The Book of Matthew

Succession to a throne is often a time of conflict and uncertainty. David’s son Absalom tried to usurp the throne. Solomon’s choice of successor lost more than half the kingdom to a traitor. Menahem assassinated his predecessor in Israel. Royalty is a dangerous business.

This is no less true when the heir is the King of kings. If ever there was a high-stakes succession, this was it. A Man claims to be Israel’s own Messiah; of course all Israel sits up and takes notice. Of course He must prove His credentials: Who wants an impostor? The Book of Matthew presents Jesus’ credentials. It presents Jesus as the King, but King of a totally different kingdom—the kingdom of heaven.

²² So all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:  ²³ “Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” 

Matthew 1:22-23

⁶ For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 

Isaiah 9:6

¹⁴ And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. 

Matthew 24:14