CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS? Mike Adebiyi (Ph.D.)
WHY CHRISTMAS John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS Pure Love (Matt 12:30-31) Love of God Love of neighbor Precious Gift (Eph. 3:6-7) Expected promise Everlasting Perfection
SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS Public Faith (John 3:16) In God In His Word Priceless Life (John 10:10; 1 John 5:11-12) Life in abundance Life eternal
LESSONS OF CHRISTMAS Demonstrate your love for God and for your neighbor through giving Be an answer to someone’s long awaited promise, prayer, and expectation Make a commitment to believe, trust, and rely more on his name and word Tap into the gift of abundant and eternal life
PRAYER POINTS Lord let me experience Christmas over every long-awaited promise I receive abundant and eternal life over every work of the devil