One fact is overarching: Jesus today is not only present, He is potent One fact is overarching: Jesus today is not only present, He is potent. It was in a quotation from the Gospel of Mark that a question was posed: Who do you say that I am? Many among us attempt an answer on a daily basis, wondering about Jesus, and ourselves in His image. Many others among us take solace in Jesus’s promise as voiced in Matthew, which remains as yet irrefutable after two thousand years’ time: “And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Why Christmas? Week 4 Jesus is the LIFE John 14:5-9

“I am the way and the truth and the LIFE” Zoe Life (physical and spiritual). All life, throughout the universe, is derived – i.e. it always (only) comes from and is sustained by God's self-existent life. The Lord intimately shares His gift of life with people, creating each in His image which gives all the capacity to know His eternal life. Why Christmas?

John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men. The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. Why Christmas?

Bios God’s gift of physical life, animating all creation “to live and move and have its being.” The antithesis of death. Biology Biography Why Christmas?

Zao To live, experience God's gift of life. To be among the living Zao To live, experience God's gift of life. To be among the living. Not just BIOLOGICALLY, but Spiritually, with all your mind, body, and soul. To Live according to God’s plan and purpose. Why Christmas?

When does “LIFE” begin?

Some today say that life begins “at conception” This is true of “BIOLOGICAL” life Biological life is a network of electrochemical processes which given the necessary fuel and environment can sustain itself and multiply Luke 12:4 Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do Why Christmas?

Zoe – begins in the Heart and Mind of God the Father Psalm 139:16 Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; And in Your book were all written The days that were ordained for me, When as yet there was not one of them. Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.“ Why Christmas?

John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Why Christmas?

A word about Abortion Abortion is a sin against God and His order for Creation It is part of Satan’s attempt to disrupt the “Zao” purposes of God for humanity The ending of biological life is not the real tragedy The real tragedy, is the rebellion against God’s plan in the heart and mind God has a plan for the innocent lives that are lost God has a plan of redemption for those who participate in this evil

The Virgin Birth Jesus is eternally Alive – The Zoe of God God had Jesus in is heart and mind before the world was formed He became flesh “Biologically” when the power of the Holy Spirit inhabited Mary’s womb He was fully God – Zoe He was fully Man – Bios He lived his life in perfect fulfillment of God’s eternal purpose - Zao

So, What about YOUR BIOGRAPHY So, What about YOUR BIOGRAPHY? How are you living out the story of your life? Are you only alive BIOLOGICALLY? Merely a network of electro-chemical processes, able to maintain existence from day to day? If so, your Why Christmas?

Are you living the abundant Life, that Jesus came to bring Are you living the abundant Life, that Jesus came to bring? Experiencing God’s grace, blessings, and favor… Are you experiencing the Zao – as God’s image bearer? Have you committed to live your life, fulfilling God’s purpose? Why Christmas?