Major Historical Events Response Varies The Election of A President The Birth of A Baby The Birth of Jesus Christ
Today Look At How People Respond To The Birth of Jesus Christ Luke 2:1-38 Matthew 1:18—2:18
Summary of Events Leading Up To The Birth of Jesus Christ Nazareth Mary Joseph Caesar Augustus Bethlehem
Bad Responses To The Birth of Jesus Christ The Innkeeper – Luke 26,7 - Make Excuses - Do you have room for Jesus? The Chief Priests and Scribes – Matthew 24-6 - Indifferent - Are you curious enough to get up and go see? King Herod – Matthew 23, 7-8, 16-18 - Remove His name, anger, jealousy - Do you celebrate Christmas without Christ?
Good Responses To The Birth of Jesus Christ The Angels – Luke 29-14 - Bring good news, Praise God, Joy - The chief end of man is to glorify God The Shepherds – Luke 215-17, 19-20 - Go, See and Tell Others - Overcome fear and tell others The ‘Others’ – Luke 218 - Marvel, Wonder and Believe - Awe, Hear and believe - A Faith Response
More Good Responses To The Birth of Jesus Christ Simeon – Luke 225-35 - See The Savior - Do you see the Savior? 5. Anna – Luke 236-38 - Give Thanks - Do you give thanks? 6. The Wise Men – Matthew 21-2, 9-11 - Worship and give gifts - Do you worship Jesus and give gifts to Him
What Is Your Response To The Birth of Jesus Christ?