1. “Let Us Adore Him!” Matthew 2 and Luke 2

2. Rembrandt’s nativity scene

3. Jesse Owens at 1936 Berlin, Olympics Winning four gold medals at the 1936 Games in Berlin, Jesse Owens was upstaging in a good sense, the racial propaganda of Adolf Hitler…

4. Purpose: to look at four groups &/or individuals who give us reason as to why we too must adore Him

5. IShepherds Adored Him (Luke 2:20) A.An Angel Appears

6. An angel appears to shepherds…

7. IShepherds Adored Him (Luke 2:20) A.An Angel Appears 1.Most unlikely people… 2.Had a reputation… 3.Did count for much… 4.At home with animals… 5.Received divine word…

8. IShepherds Adored Him (Luke 2:20) A.An Angel Appears B.Multitudes Appear

9. “Suddenly a great company of heavenly host appeared with the angel…”

10. IShepherds Adored Him (Luke 2:20) A.An Angel Appears B.Multitudes Appear C.Shepherds Appear 1.Told to GO and SEE… 2.Told to GO and TELL…

12. ISimeon Adored Him (Luke 2:25-35) A.A Man of Prediction 1.H.S. reveals to Simeon… 2.Looked for “consolation of Israel”… 3.Light in darkness…

13. ISimeon Adored Him (Luke 2:25-35) A.A Man of Prediction B.A Man of Prayer 1.Prayer of thanks… 2.See, touch and HOLD… 3.Peace never realized more life of Simeon… 4.Thrill of His return…

14. Anna was a prophetess… She too adored Christ the Lord…

15. IIIAnna Adored Him (Luke 2:36-38) A.A Woman of Experience 1.In the best sense… 2.Used by God… 3.She was widowed…

16. IIIAnna Adored Him (Luke 2:36-38) A.A Woman of Experience B.A Woman of Service 1.At the right moment… 2.Filled with awe…

17. IVWise Men Adored Him (Matthew 2:1-12) A.Men Who Followed… B.Men Who Worshipped 1.Came to worship Him… 2.Worship is GIVING…

18. IVWise Men Adored Him (Matthew 2:1-12) A.Men Who Followed… B.Men Who Worshipped C.Men Who Listened 1.Contrast is so evident… 2.Wise then and now… 3.God said and they did…

19. A young girl needed surgery. She, understandably was nervous… parents promised her own kitten…

20. “This sure is a lousy way to get a cat!”

21. As the world celebrates “Christmas”… I can’t help but think, “This sure is a lousy way to show thanks!”

22. O, COME LET US ADORE HIM!!