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The conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit fulfills the Genesis prophecy. Isaiah's foretelling of the virgin birth comes to life through Mary, linking her to the prophecy of a Redeemer who would crush the serpent’s head. | The conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit fulfills the Genesis prophecy. Isaiah's foretelling of the virgin birth comes to life through Mary, linking her to the prophecy of a Redeemer who would crush the serpent’s head. | ||
1.3: Christ as the Fulfillment of the Seed Promise (Galatians 4:4-5, Revelation 12:1-5) | [[1.3: Christ as the Fulfillment of the Seed Promise]] (Galatians 4:4-5, Revelation 12:1-5) | ||
Jesus' birth is the realization of the promise made in Genesis. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He is the fulfillment of God's long-awaited deliverance for humanity. | Jesus' birth is the realization of the promise made in Genesis. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He is the fulfillment of God's long-awaited deliverance for humanity. | ||
Chapter 2: The Seed of the Grass | Chapter 2: The Seed of the Grass | ||
2.1: The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom (Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32) | [[2.1: The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom]] (Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32) | ||
The mustard seed parable teaches that God’s Kingdom begins small but grows exponentially. Jesus' humble birth begins God's Kingdom, which will expand throughout the world. | The mustard seed parable teaches that God’s Kingdom begins small but grows exponentially. Jesus' humble birth begins God's Kingdom, which will expand throughout the world. | ||
