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Jesus Saves Dec. 24

Think about it … What’s something you’d love to add to your celebration of Christmas? Many of our celebrations include being together with family Christmas is more memorable when we celebrate our relationships Actually Jesus was born to bring us into a relationship … a relationship with God.

Listen for hardships experienced. Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child

Listen for hardships experienced. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

God’s Plan and Timing What were the conditions in Bethlehem the night Jesus was born? What were the difficulties involved in this trip? Actually, only the husband was required to go for the census registration – what are some possible reasons why Mary accompanied Joseph?

God’s Plan and Timing What are some things that are incongruous about the birth of the King of Kings? If the birth of Jesus was so momentous, why was He born in such humble circumstances? In what ways did God manage the events of history to get Joseph and Mary where He wanted them at the appropriate time? What impresses you the most about the circumstances of Jesus birth?  He loved us enough to come and live in the squalor of a middle eastern village, knowing that one day he would endure a tortured death

Listen for the announcement. Luke 2:8-14 (NIV) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in

Listen for the announcement. the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

Jesus, Our Salvation Suppose you were a shepherd outside of Bethlehem … you’ve got the sheep settled down, you’re taking turns being on watch against predatory animals and thieves … a brilliant light appears in the sky. What are some possible responses?

 Jesus came for the rich and the poor, for the Jews and the Gentiles Jesus, Our Salvation List words of encouragement and celebration that appear in the angel’s announcement Shepherds were at the bottom of the socio-economic structure in those days. They were considered ceremonially unclean in Jewish culture. Why then would God bring the news of the Messiah’s birth first to them? (There are hints in the passage)  Jesus came for the rich and the poor, for the Jews and the Gentiles

Jesus, Our Salvation What specific information were the shepherds given? Why is the angelic visit to the shepherds a significant event in the story?

Listen for different responses to the events. Luke 2:15-20 (NIV) When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

Listen for different responses to the events. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

Listen for different responses to the events. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Jesus’ Birth Proclaimed How did the shepherds respond to what they had seen and heard? What specific things do you think they said as they glorified and praised God? Why do you think the shepherds told the people of Bethlehem? How does celebrating Jesus birth bring you joy?

Jesus’ Birth Proclaimed Note that the shepherds were the first to tell the Good News of the coming of Jesus!  The same should be true of our knowledge of Jesus, our Savior We should have similar thrill and excitement about knowing who He is About knowing what He has done

Jesus’ Birth Proclaimed Luke says that Mary treasured this experience in her heart. What can we treasure about God, thinking about it over and over?

Application Treasure. Think on the things you’ve seen or heard that have confirmed God’s reality and power to you. Treasure these things in your heart so you can recall them and share them with others.

Application Write. Write out your testimony—what Jesus has done in your life Pray about finding one person you can share it with this week.

Application Celebrate. Determine one or more ways you can turn the celebration of Christmas into a proclamation of what Christ has done for you. How can you, like the shepherds, leave those you speak with astonished at what they’ve heard about Jesus?

Jesus Saves Dec. 24