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From Past to Present to Promise - Part 2:
Conceived in Prophecy, Born in Obscurity
Most people today assume that the birth of a King β especially the King of Kings β would have been a global spectacle. Surely the heavens should have thundered, the rulers of earth should have trembled, and history should have recorded the fanfare.
But when Yeshua the Messiah entered the world, it happened quietly, under the cover of night, in a crowded city overflowing with travelers for a Roman census. There was no public announcement, no royal herald, no political protection β only divine orchestration.
At that time, the Jewish people had long awaited the coming of HaMashiach (the Anointed One). Prophets had declared His arrival for centuries β yet after four hundred years of prophetic silence, many hearts had grown cold, and hope had dimmed. Still, faithful remnants watched and prayed, longing for the One who would redeem Israel.
Meanwhile, the Roman Empire β the most powerful government the world had ever known β stretched across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Emperor Caesar Augustus ruled from marble palaces, and his decrees carried to every corner of the empire. The world believed he was the savior of mankind, the βson of god,β as Roman coins declared.
But in a small, oppressed province called Judea, the true Son of God was about to enter the world β not in a palace, but in a manger.
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π₯ Conceived in Prophecy
Every moment of Yeshuaβs conception and birth fulfilled ancient Scripture.
β’ Isaiah 7:14 foretold, βBehold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call His name Immanuel.β
β’ Micah 5:2 declared that the Ruler of Israel would come from Bethlehem Ephrathah.
β’ Genesis 49:10 promised the Messiah would descend from the line of Judah.
β’ Isaiah 9:6β7 revealed that the child born would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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