The Prophecies Respecting the Messiah - Chapter 8

Summary

The sermon explores the prophetic office of the Messiah, proving that Jesus is the prophet foretold in Deuteronomy 18:15. It identifies John the Baptist as the forerunner of the Messiah, fulfilling prophecies from Isaiah and Malachi. The sermon details the Messiah's work, including preaching the gospel, performing miracles, foretelling future events, and primarily ministering in Galilee. It also addresses the limited success of Jesus' ministry due to the hardened hearts of many, fulfilling Isaiah's prophecy of rejection and blindness.