What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?
Christmas at the Vineyard
Dec. 17, 2023
Pastor Phil Chorlian
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” – John 1:1-9
There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever. —Revelation 22:5
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. —Isaiah 9:2
…a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. —Luke 2:32
The
that Jesus makes:
1 - Because of Jesus, children are
At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?”2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5 And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. —Matthew 18:1-5
2 - Because of Jesus, women have been
3 - Because of Jesus, the sick are
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. —John 1:5