Witness Jesus' Birth - Dustin McCrickard
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Lesson Summary
The class began with Dustin McCrickard introducing himself and his love for sharing God’s Word, then moved into a compelling exposition on the birth of Jesus. He emphasized that the Bible is an inspired, harmonious collection of books that reliably records the fulfillment of over three hundred messianic prophecies. By examining Luke chapter 2, he showed how the Roman census and the journey of Joseph and Mary served as the background for prophecy fulfillment, pointing to verses such as Micah 5:2 and Isaiah 7:14. Dustin also highlighted the importance of obeying civil law unless it conflicts with God’s commands, referencing Romans 13 and the apostolic stance in Acts 5:28‑29. Throughout the lesson, he used vivid illustrations—including a silver‑dollar analogy—to demonstrate the astronomical improbability of Jesus meeting so many prophecies by chance, reinforcing his conviction that Jesus is the Son of God. He concluded by urging believers to witness the birth of Christ through faithful study, obedience, and proclamation, reminding the congregation that the same divine purpose that orchestrated the Nativity remains active in their lives today.
Key Scriptures
This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. Verse 3. And everyone was on his way to register for census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee from the city of Nazareth, called Bethlehem, because it was the house of the family of David. There in verse 5 it says, In order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was with child. There in verse 6 it says, While they were there, days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth and wrapped the firstborn son. She wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever should believe in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
He who believes in Him is not condemned, but he who does not believe is condemned already because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.