It's Beginning to Feel a Lot like.... – When Jesus was Born

• It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like …
• When Jesus was Born
• John 1:14
• Activity of Angels
• Unto Mary – announcement
Luke 1:28-35,38
• Unto Joseph – confirmation
Matthew 1:18-25


• Activity of Angels
• Psalm 103:20-21 – strength, heed his word, do His pleasure
• Matthew 22:30 – don’t marry or procreate
• Heb 13:2 – some entertained unawares
• Activity of Angels
• Why would God use angels on earth?
• Why would He need others to do for Him?

• Two Reasons:
– Like a parent giving his child a simple job
– God enjoys giving His creatures responsibility
• Manger as a Cradle
• Luke 2:4-7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
• Manger as a Cradle
• Why was God’s Son born in a manger?
– God wanted to identify with our humanity
– God wanted to set an example of humility
– God wanted to show His great love for you


• A Star to Guide
• Matthew 2:1-2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,2 saying,"Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him."

• A Star to Guide
• Visible to the eye?
• With a telescope?
• In the Milky Way?
• How many galaxies?
• 3000
• 10,000
• 100 billion
• 100 billion
• Gifts of Devotion
• Matthew 2:9-11 - When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• Gifts of Devotion
• Gold – a symbol of royalty
• Frankincense – offered by high priest
• Myrrh – used in embalming
• Gifts of Devotion
• Matthew 2:9-11 - When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
• God in Your Life
• Angels ministering on our behalf
– Hebrews 1:14 – ministering spirits
– Psalm 91:9-12
– Matt. 18:10
• God in Your Life
• God desires to teach us humble service
– Matthew 20:28
– 1 Cor. 1:25-28
– Philippians 2:5
• God in your Life
• God guides us with His word
– Psalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.

• God in your Life
• God has given us the greatest gift
– 2 Corinthians 9:15 Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!

• God in Your Life

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