1. Major Historical Events Response Varies
The Election of A President
The Birth of A Baby
The Birth of Jesus Christ

2. Today Look At How People Respond To The Birth of Jesus Christ
Luke 2:1-38
Matthew 1:18—2:18

3. Summary of Events Leading Up To The Birth of Jesus Christ
Nazareth
Mary
Joseph
Caesar Augustus
Bethlehem

4. Bad Responses To The Birth of Jesus Christ
The Innkeeper – Luke 26,7
- Make Excuses
- Do you have room for Jesus?
The Chief Priests and Scribes – Matthew 24-6
- Indifferent
- Are you curious enough to get up and go see?
King Herod – Matthew 23, 7-8, 16-18
- Remove His name, anger, jealousy
- Do you celebrate Christmas without Christ?

5. Good Responses To The Birth of Jesus Christ
The Angels – Luke 29-14
- Bring good news, Praise God, Joy
- The chief end of man is to glorify God
The Shepherds – Luke , 19-20
- Go, See and Tell Others
- Overcome fear and tell others
The ‘Others’ – Luke 218
- Marvel, Wonder and Believe
- Awe, Hear and believe - A Faith Response

6. More Good Responses To The Birth of Jesus Christ
Simeon – Luke
- See The Savior
- Do you see the Savior?
5. Anna – Luke
- Give Thanks
- Do you give thanks?
6. The Wise Men – Matthew 21-2, 9-11
- Worship and give gifts
- Do you worship Jesus and give gifts to Him

7. What Is Your Response To The Birth of Jesus Christ?