

The True Meaning of Christmas - Pt. 2
Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2
God’s Providence = He IS
in the lives and events of His creation.
God’s Providence in the Christmas Story
He sent an angel to prepare Mary. Luke 1:26-33
He also prepared Joseph. Matthew 1:18-25
Consider the Genealogy of Jesus. Matthew 1:1-17
Jesus’ Conception was miraculous. Luke 1:34-38
He got Mary to Bethlehem. Luke 2:1-7
A. God’s
B. God’s
C God’s
D. God’s
God’s Providence in a Christian’s Story
God’s Proclamation - You are a
a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession,
that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out
of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9
God’s Provisions - God is able to make
to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times,
you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8
God’s Protection - My sheep hear my voice &
and they follow me. I give them eternal life and they will never
perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. Jn. 10:27-28
God’s Direction - When…the Spirit of truth comes,
guide you into all truth. John 16:13
Our Responses
Notes
Presented to Family Church by Pastor Jim McCarty, Dec. 24, 2023