THE SEED OF THE WOMAN

We are beginning the study of the Wonderful Gift of God that was given to us. We are going to the 1^st prophesy given by Elohim (Creator God) in Genesis 3:14-15. Elohim promised a Redeemer…He would be The Seed of the woman.

            In conception, the woman has the egg and the sperm (the seed of man) permeates the egg.  But here is “The Seed of the Woman.”

            Notice the enmity between the woman and the enemy. Enmity in Hebrew is “eybah”.

“Hostility, enmity, hatred. Be an enemy. To be hostile to. To treat as an enemy”. What are your thoughts that this hatred is between the enemy and the woman? In this world can you see the hatred of the enemy toward women? Why does he hate her?

            I think it is because women bear and give birth to children that are born with the image of God. She is a “life giver.” That is what is so sad about abortion…she is destroying the fruit of her womb. The enemy has lied to women and destroyed their offspring. Also, in my experience, a godly woman discerns the works of the enemy. A woman, usually, will see her need of God before the man. She will become a warrior for her family.

            Seed in Hebrew is “Zera”. Seed, fruit, posterity, child. Seed of moral quality. A practitioner of righteousness. Sowing time. To sow. to bear, conceive seed. Plant. Produce yielding seed. Be made pregnant. The Practitioner of righteousness. The Seed of moral quality”.

This “Seed” of the woman is Jesus Christ…He is the Practitioner of righteousness. The Seed of moral quality. Thoughts?   Notice in vs. 15 the word “bruise.” The seed of the enemy and the Seed of the woman will be in battle. 1 John 3:8….”For this purpose the Son of God was manifested that He might destroy the works of the devil.” This was Jesus purpose. To save and deliver us.  

            From Malachi to Matthew was four hundred years. There was no Word of The Lord.

***The silence of God would be broken by the “Cry of a Baby.”

            Rome was ruling The Land of Israel. Luke 1:5-25. Who was Zacharias and Elizabeth? How was Zacharias chosen to burn incense that day?  How did he react at the presence of the angel?

What kind of man would their child be?  (Malachi 4:5-6…the last Words of the Lord in The Old Testament before the 4 hundred years of silence. Would be fulfilled through John the Baptist.)

            This angel was Gabriel. Hebrew “Gabriel – “man of God.’ Archangel: Gabriel. One of the angel princes or chiefs of the angels. Warrior of God. An archangel; the angel God used to send messages of great importance to man; sent to Daniel, to Zacharias, and to Mary.”

            Vs. 18-22. How did Zacharias react to the angel? Gabriel told Zacharias what his (Gabriel’s) position is with God…what is it?  What was the consequences of Zacharias for his disbelief?  Vs. 22-23 what happened when Zacharias came out of the temple? What happened when he got home? Vs. 25 Bless Elizabeth’s heart what was her reaction?  (It was a reproach in those days to not have children.)

THE SEED OF THE WOMAN

Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call His Name Immanuel.” Hebrew “’Immanuel” “God with us or with us is God,” 1. Symbolic and prophetic Name of the Messiah, The Christ, prophesying that He would be born of a virgin and would be “God with us.”

            I love this Name Emmanuel (Immanuel). I love that God is with us…He is with us through His Son…Immanuel. Thoughts?

            Luke 1:26 Gabriel is sent to a city of Galilee named Nazareth. Nazareth in Greek “The guarded one”. The ordinary residence and home town of Christ.”  I thought “the guarded one” was interesting. Thoughts?

            What was the six months?  Vs. 27 Gabriel was sent to a virgin and her name was Mary.

Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His Name Immanuel.

            Gabriel…the messenger sent to Mary. Vs. 27 what was Mary’s situation?

            Vs. 28 what a salutation!!!  How did God feel about Mary? Vs. 29 what was Mary’s reaction? Vs. 30-33. Wow!!! Who would her son be?  She was going to give birth to…Jesus, He shall be great! He shall be called the Son of the Highest! He would be given the throne of His father David. He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever! There would never be an end of His Kingdom!!!  Vs. what was Mary’s reaction and question?

            Divine conception vs. 35. How would this take place?  “The Holy Thing which shall be born of thee shall be called THE SON OF GOD”.  What are you thinking?  Here we find “The Seed of the woman…He is The Son of God…He is Jesus”!!! Blessed be the Name of The Lord forever.  Our Jesus, our Lord. Emmanuel…God with us.

            Vs. 36 what other information did Gabriel give to Mary? Why do you think he told Mary this? Vs. 27 **”For with God nothing shall be impossible!!!”

            Vs. 38 Notice what Mary says!!! She is willing to do God’s will. What are your thoughts, as you read what Mary says, to something that will forever change her life (and the World)?

            Can we even begin to comprehend, God, The Almighty, allowing Himself to be planted into the womb of Mary, as a Seed? A Baby…taking on human flesh. For 9 months being in the womb…such vulnerability…our God.  His longing to be with us…He became like us. John 1:14.

“The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of The Only Begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

            Luke 1:40-45.  Blessed is she that BELIEVED: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. What did Elisabeth’s baby do at the sound of Mary’s voice?  What was promised to Mary because she believed?

            In closing, let’s read Mary’s beautiful proclamation Luke 1:46-55. Response to Mary’s wonderful message?