Prophecy Solved

Prophecy Solved

Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12 (NIV)

10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets, who spoke of the grace that was to come to you, searched intently and with the greatest care, 11 trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. 12 It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the things that have now been told you by those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

I.        Introduction: A puzzle is assembled by putting together all the pieces. Unless the completed picture is provided, it is very difficult to put the pieces together. In the Good news of the person of Jesus Christ we have the complete picture of what the prophets have been piecing together for centuries. Only the life of Jesus Christ assembles all the pieces of prophecy.

II.      Observe The Prophetic Search: The Puzzle

A.      A Search Regarding Salvation

B.      A Search Realizing Grace

C.      A Search Recognizing Significance

D.      A Search Resolving Mystery

1.       Pieces Missing

a)       Exact Timing

b)       Exact Circumstances

2.       Clues Provided

a)       Sufferings of Christ

b)       Glories of Christ

III.   Obtain The Promised Discovery: The Solution

A.      A Solution Solving Prophetic Mystery

1.       A Solution Denied to the Prophets: The Pieces

2.       A Solution Verified by the Prophets: The Puzzle

B.      A Solution Revealed in the Good News of the Gospel

1.       Declared by the Preaching of Men

2.       Declared in the Power of the Holy Spirit

C.      A Solution Coveted by Angels in Heaven

IV.    Conclusion: