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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

Luke 2:8-20

 B. God’s

Matthew 2:1-11

 C God’s

Matthew 2:12-15

 D. God’s

Matthew 2:13-23


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

  1. in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.

  2. the Lord Jesus Christ.

  3. to the Lord Jesus Christ.



Notes




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Presented to Family Church by Pastor Jim McCarty, Dec. 24, 2023

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