Matthew 2:16-18
Fulfilled prophecies to show Christ is the King
. Micah 5:2 – He would be born in Bethlehem
. Three weeks ago Two weeks ago – The magi
. Hosea 11:1 – He had to go to Egypt
. Last Week
. Jeremiah 31:15 – There would be weeping in Ramah
. No direct reference – He would return to Nazareth
This Week
1. The Wrath of Herod Upon Bethlehem – Vs. 16
2. The Weeping of Rachel At Ramah – Vs. 17-18
. Link #1 – Jacob Weeps For Rachel – Genesis 28
. Link #2 – Rachel Weeps For Children – Genesis 29-30
. Link #3 – Rachel Weeps Over Benjamin – Genesis 35
. Link #4 – Rachel Weeps Over Her Lost Sons – Genesis 37-50
. Link #5 – Joseph Weeps Over His Brothers – Genesis 42, 43, 45
. Link #6 – Rachel Weeps Over The Exile – Jeremiah 31:15
. Link #7 – Rachel Weeps Over The Slaughter of the Babies – Matthew 2:18