Prophecies Fulfilled

Many prophecies were fulfilled because of Jesus’s birth and they show us how much we can

trust what God says. Here some of the prophecies that were fulfilled because of Jesus’s birth.

1. Born of a Virgin

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall

conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

This prophecy was fulfilled 700 years later in the book of Matthew. Matthew: 1:22-23 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.

2. Born in Bethlehem

Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of

Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings

forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

This prophecy was written by he prophet Micah and was fulfilled around 750 years later in

the book of Matthew. Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the

days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem.

3. Jesus’s Parents Fleeing to Egypt.

Hosea 1:1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.

When Herod made the decree to kill every child 2 years and younger (Matthew 2:16),

Mary and Joseph took Jesus and fled to Egypt. Matthew 2:14-15 And he arose, and took the

young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of

Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of

Egypt have I called my son.

4. Preceded by a Messenger (John the Baptist)

Isaiah 40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the

LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. This was also written by the prophet

Isaiah and was fulfilled in Matthew 3. Matthew 3: 1-3 In those days came John the Baptist,

preaching in the wilderness of Judaea... For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet

Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make

his paths straight.

These are only four of many prophecies that were fulfilled because of Jesus’s birth. They

show how these prophets were inspired by God and how we can trust what the bible says.

Merry Christmas.

Isaac S.

DO I REALLY FOLLOW GOD?

There’s a question I used to ask myself before I found my answer, and I’m positive I’m not the only one that has asked that question.It’s a simple question, with only two possible answers, yes or no. So, why would we have trouble finding the honest answer? And, if the answer turns out to be no, how do we change it to yes?“No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”(Matthew 6:24) This could be why you may not know the answer. You try to follow God, but try to follow the world as well. Thus, by trying not to admit what you’re doing is ungodly while “following God,” you may know that the answer is no, but you try to make it yes and continue following the world. So maybe you don’t do magic spells and worship idols, but do you watch videos that have ungodliness in it? Things like Wednesday and Matilda? Do you play games that are ungodly? Like Fortnite, Roblox, and Poppy Playtime? What about your thoughts? Do you entertain ungodly thoughts? I read something once that said, “The person you will be in 5 years depends on:-The videos you watch-The books you read-The food you eat-The money you invest-The people you spend time with-The habits you adopt-The sacrifices you make”I happen to agree with this. So, maybe it’s just a movie, but that one movie can open a door, just a crack, but that crack can let something else in. And, then the door opens wider and more stuff comes in until the next thing you know, it’s open wide and another door is opening.

Another reason you may not know the answer could be that you have become disconnected from God. If so, I highly recommend you read your Bible. The Bible is the main way God talks to us. He tells us about himself and gives us guidance through the Bible. He will also give us signs to answer our prayers. Whether it’s a rainbow, storm, or an actual sign. Though sometimes it’s through feelings.So, how do we change our honest answer from no, to yes? It’s simple. Give all your problems to God. Read the Bible, pray, even. Prayer is so, so powerful. And if you feel like you could never be forgiven, just know God forgives everyone who is willing to be forgiven. That is why Jesus died on the cross for us. So, we could be forgiven of our sins and live with him forever.We are all sinners, God said so himself. But Jesus saved us from punishment, all you have to do is accept. And once you do that, everything else will fall into place. Just trust him.

- Kai

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT PART 2-JOY

Galatians 5:22-23

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

The definition of Joy is: the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation.

Most people have joy only when their life is going well, but as Christians, we can have joy even when things aren’t going our way.

James 1:2  My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Even when you are going through a hard time, God can give you joy.