In His Time

SERIES: ADVENT

MESSAGE:  In His Time

TEXT: Matthew 2:1-23

DATE: December 21, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The expectant search. (Vv. 1–2)

   (Dan. 1:20; 2:48–49; 4:9, 18; Num. 24:17; Rev. 22:16)

2. The troubled wicked King. (Vv. 3–4, 8, 13, 16)

3. The worshipping wise men. (Vv. 11–12)

4. The divine warnings. (Vv. 12–14)

5. The prophecies fulfilled. (Vv. 6, 15, 18, 23)

   A. The birth location and response.

   - homage vs. hate (Mic. 5:2–5; 4:1–5, 7–8)

   B. The alien retreat.

   - captivity & rescue (V. 15)

   (Hosea 11:1, 7–8; 14:1, 2, 4)

   C. The deep grief.

   - lament turns to jubilation (Vv. 17–18)

   (Jer. 31:15, 23–25)

   D. The unusual moniker.

   - humiliation to exaltation (V. 23)

   (Isa. 11:1; Jer. 23:5–6; 33:15; Acts. 24:5; Rev. 19:11–16)

Take–Aways:

1. How are you waiting?

2. Are you living expectantly?

3. Who are you worshipping?

4. How are you worshipping?

5. How are you listening?

6. How are you obeying?