The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed The first promise of Christmas was given in the garden. –God promised a seed through Eve.

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The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed The first promise of Christmas was given in the garden. –God promised a seed through Eve.

The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed The first promise of Christmas was given in the garden. –God promised a seed through Eve. –The promised seed will crush the head of Satan.

The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed The first promise of Christmas was given in the garden. –God promised a seed through Eve. We need a seed because we are infected with sin.

The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed The first promise of Christmas was given in the garden. –God promised a seed through Eve. We are promised a seed because of God’s grace.

The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed The first hope of Christmas was expressed by Eve. –She believed God’s promise and had hope. She took God at His Word.

The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed The first hope of Christmas was expressed by Eve. –She believed God’s promise and had hope. She anticipated release from the curse of sin.

The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed The promise of Christmas was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. –He was born of a virgin. –He defeated Satan. –He promises new life to us.

The Promise of Christmas Hope in a Seed