1. Copyright © Simon G. Harris
Scripture quotations taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission.

2. The sign of the manger

3. Ordinary Extraordinary Luke 2:12
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

4. The sign of the manger 1. God isn’t bothered about image
Nothing to prove
Nothing to hide
Philippians 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!

5. The sign of the manger 2. God isn’t bothered about wealth Hebrews 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have,

6. The sign of the manger 3. God looks for simple trust Luke 1:38
"I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said."

7. The sign of the manger 3. God looks for simple trust 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.