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Introduction:
For over 3 years, Jesus walked this earth as a human being. He put aside His heavenly rights and home to complete the work of salvation. He understands the daily pressures, struggles, and temptations we all face.
When we follow Jesus and walk with Him, we gain the insight and strength we need to press on in this life. Jesus challenges us to trust Him, learn His ways, and do His work. When we do this, our life becomes A Walk to Remember.
“So then, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in him, 7being rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, and overflowing with gratitude.” —Colossians 2:6-7
In this 10-week collection of talks, we will walk with Jesus through His earthly life and ministry and ask Him to show us our next steps on our journey with Him. This collection will Include:
September 29th/October 2nd Jesus’ Birth
October 6th/9th Jesus’ Childhood
October 13th/16th Jesus’ Baptism
October 20th/23rd Jesus’ Temptation
October 27th/30th Jesus’ Ministry
November 3rd/6th Jesus’ Transfiguration
November 10th/13th Jesus’ Last Meal - Communion
November 17th/20th Jesus’ Death
November 27th Jesus’ Resurrection - Online Only
December 1st/4th Jesus’ Second Coming
Text: Matthew 2:13-23; Luke 2:39-52 (CSB, New Testament)
Today’s Takeaway: We must grow like Jesus.
Week 2 - Jesus’ Childhood
THREE DEFINING PLACES IN THE CHILDHOOD YEARS OF JESUS
I. EGYPT - THE PLACE OF
(Matthew 2:13-23)
A. Jesus was taken into
“You are of your father the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he tells a lie, he speaks from his own nature because he is a liar and the father of lies.” —John 8:44
“Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, Jesus also shared in these, so that through his death he might destroy the one holding the power of death—that is, the devil—” —Hebrews 2:14
B. Jesus was taken to
“… I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” —Hosea 11:1b
“Then Jesus, knowing everything that was about to happen to him, went out and said to them, “Who is it that you’re seeking?” 5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “I am he,” Jesus told them. Judas, who betrayed him, was also standing with them.” —John 18:4-5
II. NAZARETH – THE PLACE OF
(Luke 2:39-41, 51-52)
A. Jesus grew up in a
“Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Nathanael asked him. “Come and see,” Philip answered.” —John 1:46
“The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.” —Matthew 21:11
“I answered, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ “He said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, the one you are persecuting.’ “ —Acts 22:8
B. Jesus grew up in a
C. Jesus grew up with
D. Jesus grew up with brothers and sisters. (Luke 2:44b)
“For no one does anything in secret while he’s seeking public recognition. If you do these things, show yourself to the world.” 5 (For not even his brothers believed in him.)” —John 7:4-5
E. Jesus grew up
F. Jesus grew up in a
G. Jesus grew up to be a
“When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. “Where did this man get these things?” they said. “What is this wisdom that has been given to him, and how are these miracles performed by his hands? 3 Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon?” —Mark 6:2-3a
III. JERUSALEM – THE PLACE OF
(Luke 2:42-50)
A. The
“You will look for me, but you will not find me; and where I am, you cannot come.” —John 7:34
B. The
“Everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
27 “Yes, Lord,” she told him, “I believe you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who comes into the world.” —John 11:26-27
C. The
“My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work,” Jesus told them.” —John 4:34
“For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.” —Luke 19:10
CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to grow with Jesus?
For more resources on Jesus’ birth, including the Deep Dive Questions, download the “A Walk to Remember” guide.
Upcoming Events at City United
1. Trunk or Treat Candy Collection: Be a part of making Trunk or Treat a successful and safe community event by helping us with candy. As you are out and about shopping, just pick up bags of individually packaged candy and bring it to an on-campus gathering with you. The candy bin is located on the Connect Side.
2. Trunk or Treat: October 22, 4-6pm: Trunk or Treat is almost here! This is a big deal at City United Church. Take your little costumed monsters, ballerinas and superheroes trick or treating from one decorated trunk to another. Families can also enjoy a photo area and refreshments! Come join in on the fun and take home a load of candy! You’ll be able to enter a raffle for a great prize too! Our City Teens will also be selling their famous caramel apples to raise money for AMP, a New Year’s Eve all night event open to all teens in the community.
To get your tickets, either text “candy” to (978) 300-8685 or visit cityunited.church/events and click on Trunk or Treat.
3. The Vitality Conference: October 29, 8:30am-3pm: City United Church is partnering with the Baptist Churches of New England (BCNE), Church Answers, Revitalize Network, and Logos to bring you this one-day event designed to help churches in the Northeast revitalize and thrive within this current post-pandemic climate.
Cost for this conference is $50 per person; ministry couple $60; group (3 or more from the same church $40 per person).
4. Membership and Baptism Sunday, October 30: Membership Sunday is a time when we honor those who have taken their Next Steps and are ready to make City United Church their church home. We will be recognizing them at the end of our online and campus gatherings. If you would like more information on taking this next step, please email the church office at office@cityunited.church.
We will have baptisms during the 10:30 a.m. on-campus gathering. If you have questions or would like to sign up to be biblically baptized, visit cityunited.church/events, choose Baptism and click on the link.