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INTRODUCTION
During Christmas, the most important thing to focus on is the intended purpose of Christmas, which is to direct our attention towards the good news of Jesus.
“But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: 11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” —Luke 2:10-11
This collection will include:
December 17 - At Christmas, We Find Silence
December 24 - At Christmas, We Find Jesus: Christmas Eve 10:30 am/5:00 pm.
December 31 - At Christmas, We Find Purpose
Text: Luke 1:26-38 (CSB, New Testament)
Today’s Takeaway: With God, all things are possible.
THE 4 MIRACLES AT CHRISTMAS
I. MIRACLE #1: GOD CAME TO
“15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For everything was created by him, in heaven and on earth, the visible and the invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities —all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and by him all things hold together.” —Colossians 1:15-17
“I and my Father are one.” —John 10:30
II. MIRACLE #2: GOD BECAME A
, JESUS
“who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited. 7 Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant taking on the likeness of humanity.And when he had come as a man, 8 he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death—even to death on a cross.” —Philippians 2:6-8
“Then she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him tightly in cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.” —Luke 2:7
III. MIRACLE #3: JESUS CAME FOR
OF US
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. We observed his glory, the glory as the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. —John 1:14
“They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger.” —Luke 2:16
IV. JESUS CAME FOR OUR
Jesus came to bring us
Jesus replied.“I was born for this, and I have come into the world for this: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.”. —John 18:37a
“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” —John 8:32Jesus came to bring us
“A thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” —John 10:10
“God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him. 10 Love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.” —1 John 4:9-10- Jesus came to bring us
“… I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. —John 12:47
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace” ` —Ephesians 1:7
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CONCLUSION: Have you accepted the miracles of Christmas?
DEEP DIVES:
What does God coming as a baby mean to you?
Have you ever felt unworthy of God’s attention and love? Why?
What truth that Jesus gives do you need most in your life right now?
Have you accepted the miracles of Christmas?