The Coming of Christmas: The Arrival (revisited)

Luke 2:1-7

Luke 2:7a And she gave birth to her firstborn son

Luke 2:7b and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.


The swaddling cloths hinted at his humanity.
The swaddling cloths pointed to his purpose.

Luke 2:7b and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Luke 2:8-12
Matthew 2:6
Isaiah 40:10-12
Jesus wrapped and laying a manger was powerful picture of God’s plan of salvation.

Luke 2:7b and[wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

Jesus was born into very humble beginnings with less than ideal circumstances.

Make room for Jesus, both in your heart and in your life.

The Coming of Christmas: The PROMISE

We have a need for Christmas because we have a need for Christ, the Savior.

The PROMISE of Christmas was foreshadowed in scripture.
Genesis 3:15
Numbers 21:7-9
Genesis 22:10-13
The PROMISE of Christmas was foretold by prophets.
Micah 5:2
Isaiah 7:14
Matthew 1: 18-23
Isaiah 9:6-7
The PROMISE of Christmas was/would be fulfilled through Jesus.
Isaiah 53:1-8
Video: Jesus in OT scripture final
God’s PROMISE of Christmas (Christ) was meant to give His people hope.