1. PARTNERING FOR CHRISTMAS?
Mike Adebiyi (Ph.D.)

2. WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
This is a process
This is a partnership

3. ACCOUNT OF CHRISTMAS
Matt 1:18 – 23 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

4. ACCOUNT OF CHRISTMAS
But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

5. ACCOUNT OF CHRISTMAS
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

6. THE PARTNERSHIP
It takes the partnership between God and Man for Christmas to happen:
Active Partner
Passive Partner

7. Relationship (Marriage)
“ACTIVE” partner Mary
Relationship (Marriage)
Personal
Professional
Readiness (Virgin vessel)
Purity – don’t defile
Preservation – don’t destroy
Receptivity (believe)
God
God’s word

8. “PASSIVE” partner Joseph
Compassion
Defend
Protect
Critical Thinking
Thinking time
Meditation time
Compliance (Obedience)
God’s voice
God’s word

9. “PRINCIPAL” partner God
Conception
Dream, ideas, knowledge
Vision , gifts, talents, treasure
Cause (Purpose)
Kingdom
People
Commandment (Direction)
DOs
DON’Ts

10. Lord let all that needs to be done for Christmas to happen for me or through me get done in the name of Jesus.
Lord make me a fruitful partner in the process
Holy Spirit, sensitize me to my role and responsibility in the partnership in the name of Jesus
PRAYER POINTS