# The Christmas Story - Part 1 - Chuck Missler  ## Intro [(00:00:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=0s) - A prayer is offered to thank God for who He is and for providing for people's welfare, and to ask for [[Revelation | revelation]] through His [[Word | word]] [(00:00:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=21s). - The birth of [[Jesus | Jesus Christ]], also known as Yeshua, is celebrated by many, but the actual date of birth is not commonly known [(00:00:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=58s). - The traditional date of Jesus' birth is not supported by data, and instead, is based on traditions found in textbooks [(00:01:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=98s). - The exploration of genealogies in [[Bible | the Bible]] can reveal important information to diligent students, and will be part of a "genealogical treasure hunt" [(00:01:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=80s). - Questions will be raised about when Jesus was born, why a virgin birth was necessary, and why [[Bethlehem]] is a significant location [(00:01:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=94s). - The birth of Jesus is believed to have occurred before October, as flocks were in open fields, and it would have been too cold after that time [(00:02:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=126s). - A competent Roman administrator would not have required registration involving travel during a season when Judea was impassable, indicating the birth did not occur in winter [(00:02:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=137s). - The commonly presumed year of Jesus' birth is 4 BC, but the Gregorian calendar has an error, and the exact size of the error is not known [(00:02:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=161s). ## 4 BC? [(00:02:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=168s) - The year of Jesus' birth is often assumed to be 4 BC, primarily due to erroneous conclusions from a recording by [[Josephus]] of an eclipse that was believed to have occurred on March 13th, 4 BC, just before [[Herod the Great | Herod]] died [(00:02:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=169s). - However, it is more likely that the eclipse occurred on December 29th, 1 BC, but this is considered irrelevant [(00:02:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=177s). - [[Irenaeus]], who was born a century after [[Jesus]], noted that the Lord was born in the 41st year of the reign of [[Augustus]] [(00:03:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=188s). - A considerable amount of time elapsed between Jesus' birth and Herod's death, as the family fled to [[Egypt]] to escape Herod's edict and did not return until after his death [(00:03:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=203s). - This information is learned from the second chapter of Matthew, and it is assumed that the audience is familiar with the first few chapters of Matthew and [[Luke 3 | Luke]] [(00:03:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=213s). - Herod died on January 14th of 1 BC [(00:03:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=238s). ## 2 BC? [(00:03:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=239s) - [[Augustus]] began to rule 41 years before the birth of [[Jesus]] and died 15 years after that event, with his death occurring on August 19th of 14 AD, which would place Jesus' birth at about 2 BC [(00:04:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=248s). - Jesus was born 28 years after the death of [[Cleopatra]], which was in 30 BC, also consistent with a 2 BC birth year [(00:04:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=264s). - Augustus began his reign in the autumn of 43 BC, substantiating the birth of Jesus in 2 BC [(00:04:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=273s). - The 42nd year of Augustus' reign and the 28th year from the subjection of [[Egypt]] would be consistent with a birth in the autumn of 2 BC [(00:04:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=297s). - The only date consistent with all accounts would be sometime in the autumn of 2 BC [(00:05:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=313s). - Elizabeth, the mother of [[John the Baptist]], was a cousin of Mary and the wife of [[Zechariah (Hebrew prophet) | Zechariah]], a priest of the course of [[Abijah of Judah | Abijah]] [(00:05:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=329s). - The priests were divided into 24 courses, with each course officiating from Sabbath to Sabbath, and the course of Abijah was the eighth course [(00:05:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=341s). - Working backwards from the destruction of the temple in 70 AD, Zechariah would have ended his duties on July 13th of 3 BC [(00:06:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=376s). - If the birth of John the Baptist took place 280 days later, it would have been on April 19th to 20th of 2 BC, which would have been on [[Passover]] [(00:06:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=390s). - John's 30th birthday, the minimum age to be a priest, would have been on April 19-20, 29 AD, in the 15th year of [[Tiberius]] [(00:06:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=416s). - John began his ministry in the 15th year of Tiberius Caesar, which would have been 28 AD [(00:07:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=430s). ## John the Baptist to the rescue [(00:07:30)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=450s) - The accession year for Tiberius is believed to be 14 AD, which seems to confirm a 2 BC date for Jesus' birth, and since [[John the Baptist]] was five months older, this also confirms an autumn date for Jesus' birth [(00:07:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=451s). - John's introduction of [[Jesus]] as the Lamb of God is particularly interesting, especially if John was indeed born on [[Passover]], and Elizabeth hid herself for five months after the angel Gabriel announced that she and Mary would both bear sons [(00:07:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=473s). - If Jesus was born 280 days after the angel's announcement, his birthdate would be September 29th, 2 BC, which coincidentally was the [[Sukkot | Feast of Tabernacles]] that year, although this is speculative and may not be correct [(00:08:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=498s). - An alternative estimate of a 271-day pregnancy period would place Jesus' birth on September 20th, 2 BC [(00:08:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=517s). - The correct date of Jesus' birth is unknown, and the traditional celebration on December 25th is deeply rooted in culture, with the first recorded mention of this date in the calendar of Philocalus in 354 AD [(00:09:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=567s). - The celebration of December 25th as Jesus' birthday has a couple of problems, including the fact that it wasn't a Friday, and it was likely chosen due to its proximity to existing pagan rituals [(00:09:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=585s). - After the [[Edict of toleration | Edict of Toleration]] in 312 AD, when [[Constantine the Great | Constantine]] legalized [[Christianity]], persecuted Christians were able to exchange their hiding places for positions of power, and Christianity became the official state religion [(00:10:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=600s). - As a result, pagan rituals were adapted with Christian trappings, and the date of December 25th was repackaged as Jesus' birthday [(00:10:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=642s). ## December 25th? [(00:10:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=647s) - The early church fathers officially proclaimed December 25th as a celebration date in the fifth century, specifically in 440 AD, which is a long time after the actual event [(00:10:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=648s). - In [[Hebrew language | Hebrew]] culture, birthdays were not typically celebrated, but rather deaths, unless there were significant events associated with them [(00:10:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=656s). - The early church used to celebrate a holiday called [[Saturnalia]], which was a worship of the Sun and the [[Solar deity | Sun God]], around the time of the winter solstice [(00:11:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=673s). - The winter solstice, typically around December 22nd, is the shortest day and longest night of the year [(00:11:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=691s). - The pagan priesthoods, originating from [[Babylon]], celebrated the death of the Sun God during the winter solstice [(00:11:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=706s). - Virtually every occultic tradition has its roots in Babylon, and the priestly system from Babylon moved to [[Persepolis]], then to [[Rome]], adapting Babylonian practices with Latin names [(00:11:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=713s). - Many pagan practices were carried over into [[Christianity | Christian]] purposes, and this is evident in the criticism by scholars against the paganism of [[Catholic Church | Roman Catholicism]] [(00:12:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=757s). - Babylon is mentioned over 300 times in [[Bible | the Bible]] and is the centerpiece of Nimrod's rebellion against God, as described in Genesis 10 [(00:12:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=772s). - The [[Tower of Babel]], meaning "gate or tower to God," is where God intervened, causing the confusion of tongues in Genesis 11 [(00:13:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=804s). - The original concepts of the zodiac, called the "matzo Roth" in [[Hebrew language | Hebrew]], were corrupted in Babylon [(00:13:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=819s). - [[Babylon]] is being rebuilt, which is prophetically relevant and serves as a litmus test for a literal view of the Bible [(00:13:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=833s). - The legend of [[Tammuz (Hebrew month) | Tammuz]], the son of [[Nimrod]] and Queen [[Semiramis]], is significant, as he was worshipped as the Babylonian [[Solar deity | Sun God]] and associated with the winter solstice [(00:14:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=880s). - The worship of Tammuz was transplanted to subsequent empires, including [[Pergamus]], and involved the burning of a log, known as the [[Yule log | Yule Log]], to commemorate his death [(00:15:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=918s). - The origin of the [[Christmas]] tree is rooted in Babylon, where a trimmed tree was placed in the spot of the Yule Log to symbolize Tammuz's rebirth [(00:15:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=957s). ## A Christmas Tree? [(00:16:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=980s) - The passage from [[Jeremiah]] warns against learning the ways of the heathen and being dismayed at the signs of heaven, as the customs of the people are vain, such as cutting down a tree, decorating it with silver and gold, and fastening it with nails and hammers, which is a reference to idol worship [(00:16:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=984s). - The passage is often brought up in relation to Christmas trees, but it is actually talking about a different thing altogether, and Christmas trees are more of a nostalgic tradition [(00:17:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1032s). - As [[Christianity]] became the state religion of [[Rome]], previous traditions and practices were adapted and incorporated, including the Christmas tree, mistletoe, and wassail bowl, which have their roots in [[Babylon]] [(00:17:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1052s). - Other holidays, such as [[Halloween]], also have their roots in ancient cultures, with the Celts and [[Druid | Druids]] observing October 31st as their year-end, which is related to the planet [[Mars]] [(00:17:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1074s). - [[Easter]] retains its original pagan name and is related to the worship of Ishtar, involving fertility rites and symbols such as the golden egg and rabbits [(00:18:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1114s). - The early Christians who attempted to worship [[Passover]] in accordance with biblical instructions were excommunicated from the church and called [[Quartodecimanism | Quartodecimans]], highlighting the anti-Semitic nature of the early church [(00:19:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1150s). - The history of the early church and its relationship with biblical traditions is complex and often involved the incorporation of pagan rituals into Christian practices [(00:19:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1165s). ## The Messianic Promise [(00:19:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1181s) - God declares war on [[Satan]], referred to as the "shining one," in Genesis 3:15, marking the first written scripture announcement of a kinsman redeemer who will come from the line of Adam [(00:19:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1181s). - This kinsman redeemer, also known as the messianic line, is a promise that Satan continually attempts to eradicate, starting from the time of Eve and continuing through various events in biblical history [(00:19:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1198s). - Satan's attempts to interrupt the royal line include events such as the flood of [[Noah]], the slaughter of infants in [[Egypt]] during the Exodus, and the slaughter of infants in [[Bethlehem]] [(00:20:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1210s). - These events demonstrate Satan's ongoing efforts to disrupt the messianic line and prevent the fulfillment of the promise made in Genesis 3:15 [(00:20:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1221s). ## The Stratagems of Satan [(00:20:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1225s) - [[Satan]] attempted to corrupt the human line through the actions of the [[Fallen angel | Fallen Angels]] in Genesis 6, and also targeted Abraham's seed, including a famine in Genesis 50 [(00:20:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1226s). - Pharaoh's pursuit to destroy the male line in Exodus ultimately ended in the destruction of Pharaoh's army [(00:20:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1235s). - The 400 years before Abraham's return allowed Satan to lay down a spiritual minefield, which is why Joshua was instructed to wipe out certain tribes [(00:20:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1243s). - As God's plan was revealed, Satan focused his attack, realizing that the [[Messiah]] would come from the line of [[Abraham]] [(00:21:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1262s). - The line of David was specifically singled out from [[2 Samuel 7 | 2nd Samuel 7]] onwards, with the family of David being a key target for Satan's attack [(00:21:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1267s). ## Attacks on David's Line [(00:21:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1275s) - Throughout history, there have been attempts to kill all the heirs to the throne, but a hidden heir, often protected by a servant, has always managed to keep the line going, all the way down to the days of the [[Achaemenid Empire | Persian Empire]] and Haman's attempt to wipe out the [[Jews]] [(00:21:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1275s). - These attempts are not just examples of bad human behavior, but are satanic in origin, driven by [[Antisemitism | anti-Semitism]] and a focus on the Jewish people by [[Satan]] [(00:21:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1293s). - This satanic opposition continues in the [[New Testament]], as seen in Joseph's fear for Mary, Herod's attempts to kill [[Jesus]] in [[Bethlehem]], and later attempts to throw Jesus off a cliff in [[Nazareth]] [(00:21:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1310s). - Jesus also faced other challenges, including two storms at sea, and ultimately, the cross [(00:21:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1318s). - The reason for highlighting these events is that they are summarized in [[Revelation]] 12, which provides a comprehensive overview of the attacks on David's line [(00:22:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1324s). ## New Testament Strategems [(00:22:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1327s) - Satan's strategies are summarized, but they continue to this day, emphasizing the need to understand them [(00:22:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1329s). - The birth of [[Jesus | Christ]] is revisited, focusing on his genealogy, which contains surprises and is protected by a security system within the text [(00:22:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1337s). - The security system includes features like the fennec ation codes, acting as an automatic security monitor that watches every detail of the text [(00:22:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1346s). - This system has been continuously running for several thousand years, maintaining the author's fingerprint without compromising its design [(00:22:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1361s). - The system is not compromisable, ensuring the integrity of the text [(00:22:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1365s). - The presence of sevens in [[Bible | the Bible]] is noted, highlighting their occurrence and significance [(00:22:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1371s). ## Sevens in the Bible [(00:22:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1376s) - The Bible contains over 600 passages that feature the number seven, with some being more obvious and others being more structural and hidden within the text [(00:22:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1376s). - The underlying heptadic structure of the text can serve as a fingerprint of the author, indicating a deliberate and intricate design [(00:23:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1386s). - Creating a genealogy from raw fiction, with rules such as the number of words being divisible by seven, would be a challenging task, requiring careful planning and attention to detail [(00:23:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1396s). - The rules for creating this genealogy include having the number of words, letters, vowels, and consonants all be divisible by seven, as well as the number of words that begin with a vowel or consonant, and the number of words that occur more than once [(00:23:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1429s). - The probability of randomly fulfilling one rule is one in seven, but with multiple rules, the probability decreases exponentially, making it highly unlikely to achieve by chance [(00:24:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1460s). - The probability of fulfilling three rules is one in 343 (seven cubed), demonstrating the complexity and intentionality of the heptadic structure in [[Bible | the Bible]] [(00:24:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1474s). ## Additional Requirements [(00:24:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1478s) - The number of words that occur more than once in a passage is divisible by seven, and only seven words will not be nouns [(00:24:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1480s). - The number of nouns in the passage is divisible by seven [(00:24:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1487s). - The number of names mentioned in the passage is seven, and the number of male names is also divisible by seven [(00:24:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1492s). - The number of generations in the passage is divisible by seven, which is a description of the genealogy of [[Jesus | Jesus Christ]] as found in the first 11 verses of Matthew [(00:25:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1506s). - The genealogy of Jesus Christ in Matthew is described in [[Greek language | Greek]], which is considered the most precise and rigid language on Earth [(00:25:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1514s). - In Greek, every verb has to meet five independent conditions to fit in properly, making it a precise language [(00:25:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1525s). - The precision of the language is also seen in [[Hebrew language | Hebrew]], in addition to Greek [(00:25:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1538s). ## Greek Alphanumerics [(00:25:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1541s) - The Greek alphabet is distinctive in that each letter has a numerical value, and this characteristic means that every [[Word | word]] also has a numerical value [(00:25:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1542s). - Over the years, a couple of [[Greek language | Greek]] letters have been abandoned, but the remaining letters still retain their numerical values [(00:25:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1549s). - This unique characteristic of the Greek alphabet allows for the assignment of numerical values to words, in addition to their literal meanings [(00:25:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1553s). ## Heptadic Structures [(00:25:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1559s) - A vocabulary of 72 words has a geometrical value, where the sum of the letter values equals a multiple of seven exactly [(00:25:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1559s). - The groupings of the vocabulary also fit the same distribution, maintaining a heptadic structure [(00:26:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1568s). - The rest of chapter 1 of Matthew, excluding the genealogical part, contains 161 words and also maintains an elaborate 7-heptadic structure underneath the text [(00:26:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1575s). - The heptadic structure is an underlying pattern that can be observed in various aspects of the text, including the childhood of [[Jesus]] [(00:26:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1591s). ## Childhood of Christ (Matthew 2) [(00:26:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1594s) - The number, vocabulary, and geometrical values in the Christ narrative are multiples of 7, with exactly 4 different divisions, 3 different speakers, and other patterns [(00:26:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1594s). ## Chances of Multiples of 7 [(00:26:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1611s) - Two rules with a 7 squared (7 x 7) chance result in one chance in 49 of happening by accident [(00:26:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1614s). - Three rules result in one chance in 343 if randomized [(00:26:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1619s). - Four rules result in one chance in 2401 if randomized [(00:27:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1626s). - Nine rules from the first 11 verses result in one chance in 40 million of getting it by accident [(00:27:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1634s). - If attempting to recreate this randomly, working 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week for 50 weeks a year, it would take 7 to the ninth power chances to achieve [(00:27:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1659s). - This translates to over 40 million attempts, with an average of 10 minutes per attempt, resulting in 403 million minutes or approximately 3,000 years worth of work [(00:27:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1673s). - The probability of this happening by statistical randomness is incredibly low, and it is unlikely that the original author intentionally calculated these probabilities [(00:28:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1682s). ## Dr. Ivan Panin [(00:28:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1694s) - Dr. [[Ivan Panin]], a Russian-born mathematician, graduated from [[Harvard University | Harvard]] with a PhD in math in 1882 and discovered the hepatic structures of the biblical text, spending the rest of his 50 years generating 43,000 pages of discoveries [(00:28:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1695s). - The genealogy in [[Luke 3 | Luke]] contains a hidden message, where the names of the first 10 people - Adam, [[Seth]], [[Enos (biblical figure) | Enosh]], [[Kenan]], [[Mahalalel]], [[Jared (biblical figure) | Jared]], [[Enoch]], [[Methuselah]], [[Lamech (father of Noah) | Lamech]], and [[Noah]] - spell a sentence when translated from their [[Hebrew language | Hebrew]] roots [(00:28:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1730s). - The sentence formed by the names is "Man is appointed mortal sorrow, the Blessed God shall come down teaching, that His death shall bring the despairing comfort" [(00:29:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1749s). - This hidden message is a summary of the [[Christianity | Christian]] gospel hidden away in the genealogy in the [[Torah]] [(00:29:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1792s). - The genealogy in Matthew starts with [[Abraham]], and once it reaches Abraham, it is identical to Luke's genealogy up to the [[Davidic line | house of David]] [(00:30:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1825s). - [[Book of Ruth | The Book of Ruth]] is important at [[Christmas]] because it explains why [[Jesus]] was born in [[Bethlehem]], which is the house of David due to the events in the Book of Ruth [(00:30:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1854s). - The Book of Ruth is an ultimate love story that profiles the role of the kinsman redeemer and is essential to understanding [[Revelation]] chapter 5 [(00:31:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1888s). - The events in the Book of Ruth link Bethlehem to the line of David, which is why Joseph goes to Bethlehem to register in the days of [[Augustus]] [(00:31:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1906s). ## The Book of Ruth [(00:32:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1928s) - The Book of Ruth is an interesting case where a [[Gentile]] daughter-in-law, Ruth, insists on staying with her mother-in-law, Naomi, after the death of her husband, and eventually becomes involved with a rich landowner named [[Boaz]] while gleaning [(00:32:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1930s). - To understand [[Book of Ruth | the Book of Ruth]], it is necessary to understand some of the ancient laws of the [[Old Testament]], including the scene in the threshing floor where Ruth makes a request of Boaz to take her as a bride [(00:32:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1945s). - Boaz purchases the land back for Naomi and takes Ruth as his Gentile bride, which is the climax of the story, and this occurs after Boaz confronts the nearer kinsman who was willing to redeem the property but not take Ruth as a bride [(00:32:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1958s). - The nearer kinsman relinquishes his obligation by giving Boaz his shoe, allowing Boaz to purchase the land and take Ruth as his bride [(00:33:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=1980s). - At the wedding celebration, a comment is made that may seem like a nice toast, but actually has deeper meaning, comparing Boaz's house to Perez's, which is a reference to the [[Jews | Jewish]] mind's understanding of prophecy as a pattern and type [(00:33:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2003s). - In the Jewish mind, prophecy is not just a prediction, but a pattern and type, and Boaz's actions as a kinsman redeemer are seen as a type of Christ's actions as a kinsman redeemer for humanity [(00:33:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2032s). - Boaz's actions as a kinsman redeemer involve being a kinsman, being able to perform the redemption, being willing to do it, and assuming all the obligations, which is exactly what [[Jesus | Christ]] does for humanity [(00:34:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2041s). - Christ is seen as a kinsman redeemer, being a descendant of Adam, and therefore had to be a true man, able and willing to perform the redemption, and assuming all the obligations [(00:34:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2061s). ## Typological Analysis [(00:34:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2077s) - The story of harvest and the kinsman redeemer represents a typological parallel, with the kinsman redeemer symbolizing our kinsman redeemer [(00:34:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2078s). - Naomi represents the place of [[Israel]], who has lost her land, but through the act of redemption, she is returned to her land [(00:34:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2082s). - Ruth is the [[Gentile]] bride of the kinsman redeemer, creating a parallel between the story and a larger biblical theme [(00:34:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2088s). - The reading of Ruth is traditionally associated with the Feast of Shavuot, also known as the [[Shavuot | Feast of Weeks]] or [[Pentecost]] [(00:34:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2096s). - The Feast of Pentecost celebrates the birth of the church, making the association with the story of Ruth particularly interesting [(00:35:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2102s). ## Hermeneutics [(00:35:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2108s) - The [[Hebrew language | Hebrew]] model of prophecy is patterned after the filming and prediction of a model, which will be seen vividly in the genealogies and other passages in Matthew [(00:35:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2113s). - To bring Ruth to Naomi, Naomi had to be exiled from her land, and what the law could not do, Ruth's good actions did, as Ruth does not replace the law [(00:35:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2137s). - Ruth learned of Boaz's ways through Naomi, and Naomi met [[Boaz]] through Ruth, creating an interesting set of contradictions [(00:35:43)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2143s). - Despite Boaz's love for Ruth, he had to await her move, and it was Boaz who confronted the near kinsman, not Ruth, in the normal procedure of a levirate marriage [(00:35:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2154s). - [[Book of Ruth | The Book of Ruth]] is always read at the feast of [[Shabbat]] or [[Pentecost]], and understanding it is essential to understanding [[Revelation 5]] [(00:36:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2179s). - The Book of Ruth is a love story that was written in blood on a wooden cross erected in [[Judaism]] 2,000 years ago, and it provides context for a strange prophecy in chapter 4, verse 12 [(00:36:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2199s). ## The Strange Prophecy [(00:36:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2207s) - A phrase "let your house be like the house of [[Perez (son of Judah) | Pharez]]" is mentioned, referencing the story of [[Tamar (Genesis) | Tamar]] and [[Judah (son of Jacob) | Judah]] in Genesis 38, where Tamar is forced to contrive an illegitimate son from Judah to continue the Messianic line [(00:36:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2214s). - The story of Pharez is considered unusual, and the phrase may seem disdainful, but it is actually a reference to the fact that Pharez was illegitimate and a bastard, who, according to the [[Torah]], cannot enter the congregation of the Lord for 10 generations [(00:37:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2245s). - The genealogy after Pharez includes Hezron, Ram, [[Amminadab]], Salmon, [[Boaz]], [[Obed (biblical figure) | Obed]], Jesse, and David, with David being the tenth generation, indicating that God had planned for David to be king from the beginning [(00:37:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2256s). - The story of Pharez is seen as a prophecy that from this line would come David, and the line had to be cleared for 10 generations before David could take the throne [(00:37:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2278s). - The tenth generation from Adam to [[Noah]] is also mentioned, highlighting the significance of the number 10 in biblical genealogy [(00:38:18)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2298s). ## The Tenth Man [(00:38:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2300s) - The genealogical line from [[Shem]] to [[Abraham]], Isaac to Boaz, and Perez to David is highlighted, with each segment spanning 10 generations, making David the tenth man in the line [(00:38:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2304s). - In Genesis 38, the [[Hebrew language | Hebrew]] text contains a hidden pattern where the names [[Boaz]], Ruth, [[Obed (biblical figure) | Obed]], Jesse, and David appear at 49-letter intervals, in chronological order [(00:38:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2326s). - The appearance of these names at regular intervals is statistically unlikely to have occurred by accident, suggesting a deliberate design [(00:39:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2380s). - This design is found in the [[Torah]], the five books of Moses, which predates the time of Joshua, Judges, and Samuel, where David is appointed as a key figure [(00:39:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2392s). - Matthew's genealogy, written for a [[Jews | Jewish]] audience, starts with Abraham and follows the royal line through [[Solomon]] and [[Abijah of Judah | Abijah]] to [[Jeconiah]] [(00:40:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2420s). - After Solomon's death, the kingdom splits into two houses: the northern house, which goes through nine dynasties before being obliterated, and the southern house of [[Judah (son of Jacob) | Judah]], which has only one dynasty, the Davidic dynasty [(00:40:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2435s). - The Davidic dynasty is perpetual and forever, due to God's commitment to David, although some kings were chastised for their performance [(00:40:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2451s). - The line eventually leads to Jeconiah, who is pronounced a blood curse by God due to the severity of his actions [(00:41:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2462s). ## The Blood Curse on Jeconiah [(00:41:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2468s) - [[Jeremiah]] 22:30 is a key verse that states God's declaration that [[Jeconiah]] will be childless, a man who shall not prosper in his days, and no man of his seed shall prosper sitting upon the throne of David and ruling anymore in Judah [(00:41:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2469s). - This verse indicates a blood curse on the royal line of David, which seems to contradict God's earlier indication in Genesis 49 that the [[Messiah]] will come from the line of David, the tribe of [[Judah (son of Jacob) | Judah]] [(00:41:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2513s). - The blood curse implies that no man of Jeconiah's seed shall prosper, which appears to create a contradiction with God's earlier promise regarding the Messiah [(00:42:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2521s). - It is likely that [[Satan]] and God's adversaries were overjoyed at this apparent contradiction, believing that God had gotten himself into a contradictory situation [(00:41:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2505s). - Jeconiah is also referred to as Coniah, and the names are used synonymously [(00:42:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2546s). ## The House of David [(00:42:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2551s) - The genealogy of [[Jesus | Jesus Christ]] is traced through the [[Davidic line | house of David]], specifically through Joseph, who is the legal father of Jesus, as seen in the Matthew account [(00:42:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2552s). - Joseph is the husband of Mary, not the biological father of Jesus, except in a legal sense, as stated in Matthew 1:16 [(00:42:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2578s). - An exception in the [[Torah]], made for the daughters of Zelophehad, allows for the husband of a daughter to be adopted by her father and inherit his property, which is relevant to the lineage of Jesus Christ [(00:43:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2602s). - This exception is seen in Numbers 27 and is also applied in the case of the five daughters of Zelophehad, who request that their husbands be adopted by their father so that their sons can inherit his property [(00:43:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2613s). - In the case of Joseph, he is the son-in-law of Heli, as stated in [[Luke 3]]:23, and is reckoned as the son of Heli by law [(00:44:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2667s). - The virgin birth of Jesus is hinted at in [[Bible | the Bible]], including in [[Jeremiah]] 22:30, which presents a contradiction that can only be resolved by a virgin birth [(00:44:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2694s). - The virgin birth is also prophesied by [[Book of Isaiah | Isaiah]] in Isaiah 7:14 and is required by the blood curse on the royal line of David [(00:45:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2729s). - The genealogy of [[Jesus]] in Luke 3:23-38 traces his lineage through Heli, the father-in-law of Joseph, and through Nathan, the second surviving son of [[Bathsheba]], rather than through [[Solomon]] [(00:45:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2746s). - This lineage makes Jesus a descendant of the [[Davidic line | house of David]], both legally and by blood, but not through the line of Solomon [(00:45:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2756s). - The birth of Jesus Christ occurred when his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph before they came together, and she was found to be with child of the [[Holy Spirit | Holy Ghost]] [(00:46:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2799s). - Joseph, being a just man, did not want to make Mary a public example and was minded to put her away privately, as he was worried about her being stoned [(00:46:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2807s). - An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, telling him not to fear taking Mary as his wife, as the child conceived in her was of the Holy Ghost, and that the child would be a son named Yeshua or Jesus, who would save his people from their sins [(00:46:58)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2818s). - The events surrounding Jesus' birth fulfilled a prophecy spoken by the Lord through the [[Prophet]], which stated that a virgin would be with child and bring forth a son, and would call his name Emmanuel, meaning God with us [(00:47:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2835s). - The prophecy is found in [[Book of Isaiah | Isaiah]] chapter 7, starting in verse 10, where the Lord speaks to the house of David, saying that a virgin would conceive and bear a son, and would call his name Emmanuel [(00:47:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2848s). - The [[Hebrew language | Hebrew]] [[Word | word]] used in the prophecy is "alma," which implies a young maiden, but the [[Jews | Jewish]] experts who translated it into [[Greek language | Greek]] 300 years before Christ's birth used the term "parthenos," clearly meaning a virgin [(00:48:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2891s). - After the angel's message, Joseph raised from sleep, did as he was bidden, and took Mary as his wife, but did not have relations with her until she had brought forth her firstborn son, whom he named [[Jesus]] [(00:48:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2930s). ## The Pre-Existent One [(00:48:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2936s) - Jesus is referred to as the pre-existent one, and this concept is explored in the opening of the [[Gospel of John]] [(00:48:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2936s). - The Gospel of John is the only one of the four Gospels that does not have a traditional genealogy, unlike the other three Gospels [(00:49:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2941s). - The [[Gospel of Mark]] does not have a genealogy because it focuses on Jesus as the sufferer servant, and the pedigree of a servant is not considered important [(00:49:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2946s). - The Gospel of John does have a genealogy, but it is often not recognized as such because it is the genealogy of the pre-existent one [(00:49:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2948s). - The Gospel of John begins with the statement "In the beginning was [[Word | the Word]], the Word was with God, the Word was God" to emphasize Jesus' pre-existent nature [(00:49:15)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2955s). - According to the Gospel of John, [[Jesus]] was present in the beginning with God, and all things were made by Him [(00:49:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2959s). - The [[Gospel of John]] also states that without Jesus, nothing was made that was made, highlighting His role as the creator [(00:49:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2961s). ## The Incarnation [(00:49:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2971s) - The Word became flesh and dwelled among humans, and His glory was beheld, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth [(00:49:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2975s). - Gabriel told Mary that she would conceive a son, Jesus, who would be great and called the Son of the Highest, and the Lord God would give Him the throne of His father David [(00:49:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=2992s). - Jesus' destiny is to fulfill the Davidic covenant, which includes establishing the Millennial Kingdom, also known as the kingdom of the Lord's Prayer, where He will reign over the house of Jacob forever [(00:50:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3011s). - [[Jesus]] is currently on His Heavenly Father's throne but is yet to take the throne of His father David, an earthly throne, where He will reign for eternity [(00:50:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3021s). - [[Book of Isaiah | Isaiah]] also points out that a child is born and a son is given, highlighting both Jesus' human and divine sides, and that the government will be upon His shoulder, which is yet to happen [(00:50:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3049s). - The increase of Jesus' government and peace will have no end, and He will establish His kingdom on the earth with judgment and justice, fulfilling the Davidic covenant [(00:51:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3088s). - The throne of David is a key concept that is often overlooked by the church, but it is essential to understanding Jesus' destiny and the establishment of His kingdom on earth [(00:51:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3109s). ## The Final Horseman [(00:52:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3122s) - A white horse is described, with the rider being called faithful and true, who judges and makes war in righteousness, and is clothed in a vesture dipped in blood [(00:52:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3123s). - The rider's name is called [[Word | the Word]] of God, and the blood on his vesture belongs to his enemies, not him [(00:52:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3131s). - The description of the rider and his vesture is also found in [[Book of Isaiah | Isaiah]] 63, which is recommended to be looked at for more information [(00:52:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3140s). - The rider is also referred to as the second Adam [(00:52:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3143s). ## The Coming One [(00:52:24)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3144s) - The Coming One is described as the last Adam, a [[Prophet | prophet]] like Moses, a priest after the order of [[Melchizedek]], and not Levi [(00:52:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3145s). - The Coming One is also compared to a champion like Joshua and an offering like Isaac [(00:52:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3151s). - Additionally, the Coming One is likened to a king like David, a wise counselor above [[Solomon]], and a beloved, rejected, exalted son like Joseph [(00:52:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3154s). - [[Bible | The Bible]], comprising sixty-six books, contains descriptions of the Coming One [(00:52:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3164s). ## Integrated Design [(00:52:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3165s) - The Bible was written by 40 different authors over several thousand years, yet it anticipates in detail every event that happens, including the entire family tree of the [[Messiah]], laid down thousands of years before the fact in detail. [(00:52:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3168s) - At the cross, hundreds of specific specifications were fulfilled, indicating that the events were planned before the foundation of the world. [(00:53:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3181s) - The Bible's origins appear to be outside of time, as demonstrated by the fulfillment of over 300 detailed specifications in Christ's first coming, including the exact prediction of the day he presented himself as the Messiah. [(00:53:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3220s) - The prediction of Christ's presentation as the Messiah, riding a donkey, was made five centuries in advance, as recorded in the Septuagint, the [[Greek language | Greek]] translation of the [[Old Testament]]. [(00:53:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3229s) - The discovery of the integrated design of [[Bible | the Bible]], which transcends time and space, can change one's entire attitude and perspective of the Bible itself. [(00:54:07)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3247s) - The Bible's integrated design includes the [[Torah]], Daniel, and other books, all of which point to [[Jesus | Christ]] and demonstrate a unified plan that was laid out before the foundation of the world. [(00:54:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3241s) ## Epistemological Approach [(00:54:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3256s) - Establishing the integrity of the design of scripture is crucial, which can be achieved through personal study, allowing one to understand and demonstrate the design of scripture [(00:54:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3256s). - By understanding the design of scripture, one can establish who Jesus Christ really is and prove it beyond doubt [(00:54:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3265s). - Knowing who Jesus Christ is ties everything together and authenticates the rest of the scripture [(00:54:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3271s). - This approach is based on epistemology, the study of knowledge, its scope, and limits [(00:54:38)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3278s). - [[Jesus | Jesus Christ]] would be born of a virgin, which is a key aspect of the [[Christmas]] story [(00:54:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3281s). ## Specifications Fulfilled [(00:54:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3284s) - The specifications for the birth of Jesus were fulfilled, including being born of a virgin, as stated by [[Book of Isaiah | Isaiah]], and being born in [[Bethlehem]], as stated by Micah [(00:54:45)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3285s). - Jesus would heal the sick, make people whole, be crucified, die for our sins, and be raised from the dead, all of which were predicted in scripture [(00:54:54)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3294s). - Jesus has the most distinguished family tree in history, which is encrypted in the [[Torah]], prophesied in the judges, and evades the blood curse on [[Jeconiah]], resulting in the virgin birth [(00:55:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3317s). - The family tree of [[Jesus]] is a significant aspect of his birth, which is celebrated each year during the holiday season [(00:55:28)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3328s). - The next session will discuss the [[Biblical Magi | Magi]], the massacre at Bethlehem, the flight to [[Egypt]], and the ultimate return to [[Nazareth]], as well as Jesus' childhood years in Nazareth [(00:55:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3334s). - A prayer is offered, thanking God for who He is and for the opportunity to discover the treasures of scripture, and asking for the Holy Spirit's help in discovering who Jesus is and what God would have us do in response [(00:56:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3362s). - The prayer is repeated, with slight variations, at the end of the session [(00:57:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhYwyFEcqtQ&t=3426s).