1. Matthew 2:1-13
The
STAR
In The East

2. Guided by the Star of Bethlehem, the shepherds and wise men alike found themselves standing before a lowly stable. Could this be the birthplace of the prophesied King of Kings? Amidst the animal sounds there was the unmistakable cry of a newborn infant. They slowly entered, still puzzled by the strange scene before them. There they found the baby Jesus in the arms of Mary, His mother, next to a manger bed filled with straw.
Yet, this infant would grow to be called the Son of God…the Prince of Peace. Jesus would teach forgiveness and love, not retribution and hate.
As you worship this Christmas, may the words of the angel of the Lord ring in your heart: “For unto you is born this day…a Savior who is Christ the Lord.”

3. Standing before a stable: Jesus teaching forgiveness and love:
Guided by the Star:
Shepherds?
Wise Men?
(Matt 2:2)
Standing before a stable:
(Luke 2:15-16; Matt 2:11)
Baby Jesus in
Mary’s arms:
(Luke 2:16)
Jesus teaching forgiveness and love:
(Matt 23; 2 Thes 1:7-9)
PERVERSIONS
Galatians 1:6-8

4. The In The East STAR Christmas: Not the Birthday of Christ
The Origin of Christmas
Roman Catholic Church set date
First celebrated in Rome in 354 A.D.
The
In The East
STAR
Christmas: Not the Birthday of Christ
His Birthday is Unknown
We are to do and observe:
(Baptism, Lord’s Supper, Worship)
Not a Sin to Remember His Birth
(Isaiah 9:6-7)

5. ? What Is Beneath The STAR
Jesus – the visible token of God’s love
John 3:16; Rom 5:8; 1 John 4:19; 5:3; John 14:15
Jesus – Offering hope for a lost world
Eph 2:12; 1 Thes 4:13; Heb 6:18-19
Jesus – Demonstrating unselfishness
Matt 20:28; James 4:3
Jesus – The light of the world
John 8:12

6. ? What Is Beneath The STAR
Jesus – God with us
Matt 1:23; John 1:14; 1 Tim 3:16
Jesus – World’s greatest leader
1 Pet 2:21
Jesus – Inviting all to come to Him
Matt 11:28-30

7. May each one of us keep the precious star of Jesus Christ in our hearts every day and every week, as we determine to serve Him in truth!
Jesus