Jesus lived to honor God. John 8:49b-50 Philippians 2:5-8
Jesus selflessly loved people.
Mark 6:30-34
Jesus cared deeply for the weak and poor. Luke 14:12-14 Matthew 25:35-40
Jesus sought out the spiritually needy. Matthew 9:10-12
Jesus laid down his life for all… even those who opposed him. 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Romans 5:10 John 10:17-18
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What others see in you should be a reflection of Jesus. Live to honor God Selflessly love people Care deeply for the weak and poor. Seek out the spiritually needy. Lay down our lives for all… even those who oppose us.
We have a God who gives us more than the capacity we have to contain. Psalm 23:1-6
John 7:37-38
Ephesians 3:14-19
Make room for Jesus, both in your heart and in your life.
If you need to get back on track in this area of your life: 1 Be Brave; Take the First Step. 2 Start Small and Build it Up. 3 Don’t Be Afraid to Start Over. Again. 4 Saying Yes requires Saying No.
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.
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
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God’s PROMISE of Christmas (Christ) was meant to give His people hope.