· Review · A Historical Event that Defied Every Human Concept of a Messianic and Royal Birth (1 Corinthians 1:26-31)
I. The Actual Birth of Jesus Christ (vs. 1-7):
1. The Time – 4-5 B.C. (v. 1-2; Daniel 2:40-45; Genesis 49:10; Luke 1:5)
2. The Place – Bethlehem of Judea (v. 3-5; Micah 5:2)
3. The Manner – Humble and Lowly (vs. 6-7; Isaiah 53:2)
II. The Announcement & Glorification of God in Christ’s Birth - (v. 8-14)
1. The Announcement by the Angel to the Shepherd – “Good Tidings of Great Joy” (vs. 8-12; 2 Corinthians 2:15-16) 2. The Heavenly Host Glorify God in the Birth of Jesus Christ (vs. 13-14; Revelation 13:8; Romans 5:8) – God’s Rich Grace, or Good Will, Toward Men Brings Peace on Earth (Ephesians 2:14-18)
III. The Birth of Jesus Confirmed and Proclaimed (vs. 15-20)
1. In Full Assurance of True Faith, The Shepherd Confirmed What they Heard (vs. 15-16) 2. The Shepherds “Made Widely Known” what told to Them – What they Saw for Themselves (vs. 17-19) o Some Marveled (v. 18) o Joseph & Mary Held Close to their Heart What was Told to Them (v. 19) 3. The Shepherd Glorified Praised God (v. 20)
Conclusion and Application
· Christmas is All About the Birth of Jesus Christ · How Do We Respond to the Message of Christ? · Let us Seek our Comfort & Joy in the One Who is Our Savior, Jesus Christ
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