2. How do you continue to follow Jesus when he leads you down a path of suffering?
Know that God authors history.
Know that Jesus has gone before you.

3. Luke 2:1-7
1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

4. Luke 2:1-7 Without Hindsight
God reveals his will – trust me (Lk. 1:26-38)
The wrong guy is in office – Augustus Caesar
The govt. policies are ridiculous – census for taxation.
The timing is awful. Travel 90 miles in 3rd trimester.
Icing on the cake – God “fails” to provide a room.

5. Romans 8:28-29
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

6. Hard to see without HINDSIGHT.
Romans 8:28-29
28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.
Hard to see without HINDSIGHT.

7. Luke 2:1-7 Seen in Hindsight
The day of His Birth – Galatians 4:4
The Place of His Birth – Micah 5:2
The Family of His Birth – Romans 1:2-4
The Manner of His Birth – Humility

8. Luke 2:1-7 Seen in Hindsight
The day of His Birth – Galatians 4:4
The Place of His Birth – Micah 5:2
The Family of His Birth – Romans 1:2-4
The Manner of His Birth – Humility
Humility would characterize his upbringing.
Humility would characterize his ministry.
Humility would characterize his death…

9. Jesus Walked the road of Suffering

10. Jesus Walked the road of Suffering
Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger.

11. Jesus Walked the road of Suffering
Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger.
Luke 23:53 Then he took it down and wrapped it in a linen shroud and laid him in a tomb cut in stone, where no one had ever yet been laid.

12. Jesus Conquered sin and suffering
Luke 24:12 But Peter rose and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; and he went home marveling at what had happened.

13. submit your will to the Father’s
Luke 1:38 And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.
Luke 22:42 saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.”