1. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14

2. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
John 1:45-46
45) Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote — Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”
46) “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.

3. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
I. God’s Perfect Plan

4. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
I. God’s Perfect Plan
Matthew 1:19
Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.

5. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
God’s Perfect Plan
Matthew 1:24
When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.

6. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
God’s Perfect Plan
Luke 1:28
The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

7. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
God’s Perfect Plan
Luke 1:38
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it be to me as you have said.” Then the angel left her.

8. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
God’s Perfect Plan
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

9. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
II. God’s Precious Promise (Luke 2:1-14)

10. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
II. God’s Precious Promise (Luke 2:1-14)
Luke 2:7
and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

11. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
III. The Rest of the Story

12. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
III. The Rest of the Story
Micah 5:2
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”

13. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
Embrace the change that God is bringing to your lives and enjoy the journey that lies ahead  

14. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
Embrace the change that God is bringing to your lives and enjoy the journey that lies ahead  
Read the Word, stay in the Word because many of God’s prophecies still lie ahead

15. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
Embrace the change that God is bringing to your lives and enjoy the journey that lies ahead  
Read the Word, stay in the Word because many of God’s prophecies still lie ahead
Live your life based upon God’s eternal promises 

16. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
Embrace the change that God is bringing to your lives and enjoy the journey that lies ahead  
Read the Word, stay in the Word because many of God’s prophecies still lie ahead
Live your life based upon God’s eternal promises 
See life’s struggles as opportunities for growth 

17. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
Embrace the change that God is bringing to your lives and enjoy the journey that lies ahead  
Read the Word, stay in the Word because many of God’s prophecies still lie ahead
Live your life based upon God’s eternal promises 
See life’s struggles as opportunities for growth 
Devote yourselves to the teaching of God’s Word 

18. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
Embrace the change that God is bringing to your lives and enjoy the journey that lies ahead  
Read the Word, stay in the Word because many of God’s prophecies still lie ahead
Live your life based upon God’s eternal promises 
See life’s struggles as opportunities for growth 
Devote yourselves to the teaching of God’s Word 
Spend ample time in fellowship 

19. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
Embrace the change that God is bringing to your lives and enjoy the journey that lies ahead  
Read the Word, stay in the Word because many of God’s prophecies still lie ahead
Live your life based upon God’s eternal promises 
See life’s struggles as opportunities for growth 
Devote yourselves to the teaching of God’s Word 
Spend ample time in fellowship 
PRAY, pray for you, for your leaders, for clarity of direction, for the lost, pray for your next Pastor and those who will fill the gap until his arrival 

20. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
Embrace the change that God is bringing to your lives and enjoy the journey that lies ahead  
Read the Word, stay in the Word because many of God’s prophecies still lie ahead
Live your life based upon God’s eternal promises 
See life’s struggles as opportunities for growth 
Devote yourselves to the teaching of God’s Word 
Spend ample time in fellowship 
PRAY, pray for you, for your leaders, for clarity of direction, for the lost, pray for your next Pastor and those who will fill the gap until his arrival 
GIVE, keep missions alive both locally and globally

21. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
6. Spend ample time in fellowship 
7. PRAY, pray for you, for your leaders, for clarity of direction, for the lost, pray for your next Pastor and those who will fill the gap until his arrival 
8. GIVE, keep missions alive both locally and globally
9. Be in constant praise of God and enjoy the favor of being His people

22. “Has Christmas Changed Me?” Luke 1:26-35; 2:1-14
6. Spend ample time in fellowship 
7. PRAY, pray for you, for your leaders, for clarity of direction, for the lost, pray for your next Pastor and those who will fill the gap until his arrival 
8. GIVE, keep missions alive both locally and globally
9. Be in constant praise of God and enjoy the favor of being His people
10. When you plan your life, write it in pencil