Christmas at Forest Park (Week 01) - How to Have a Better Christmas in a Bad Year (Luke 2:8-12)
Luke 2:8-12 (NIV) 8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
1. Jesus is the best gift you’ll ever be
But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:5-6)
He was handed over to die because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God. (Romans 4:25)
2. Jesus is the best gift you’ll ever
3. Jesus is the best gift you’ll ever
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child. (Luke 2:17)
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. (Matthew 9:35)
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36)
The main point: The joy of Christmas is not in the presents, but in His