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The Tears of Rachel: More Proof That Christ is King

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