1. “He Alone is Worthy!”
Matthew 2 and Luke 2

2. Rembrandt’s nativity scene

3. Jesse Owens at 1936 Berlin, Olympics
Winning four gold medals at the 1936 Games in Berlin, Jesse Owens was upstaging in a good sense, the racial propaganda of Adolf Hitler…
Jesse Owens at 1936 Berlin, Olympics

4. Purpose:
to look at four groups &/or individuals who give us reason as to why we too must adore Him

5. I Shepherds Adored Him (Luke 2:20)
A. An Angel Appears

6. An angel appears to shepherds…

7. I Shepherds Adored Him (Luke 2:20)
A. An Angel Appears
1. Most unlikely people…
2. Had a reputation…
3. Did count for much…
4. At home with animals…
5. Received divine word…

8. I Shepherds Adored Him (Luke 2:20)
A. An Angel Appears
B. Multitudes Appear

9. “Suddenly a great company of heavenly host appeared with the angel…”

10. I Shepherds Adored Him (Luke 2:20)
A. An Angel Appears
B. Multitudes Appear
C. Shepherds Appear
1. Told to GO and SEE…
2. Told to GO and TELL…

12. I Simeon Adored Him (Luke 2:25-35)
A. A Man of Prediction
1. H.S. reveals to Simeon…
2. Looked for “consolation of Israel”…
3. Light in darkness…

13. I Simeon Adored Him (Luke 2:25-35)
A. A Man of Prediction
B. A Man of Prayer
1. Prayer of thanks…
2. See, touch and HOLD…
3. Peace never realized more life of Simeon…
4. Thrill of His return…

14. Anna was a prophetess… She too adored Christ the Lord…

15. III Anna Adored Him (Luke 2:36-38)
A. A Woman of Experience
1. In the best sense…
2. Used by God…
3. She was widowed…

16. III Anna Adored Him (Luke 2:36-38)
A. A Woman of Experience
B. A Woman of Service
1. At the right moment…
2. Filled with awe…

17. IV Wise Men Adored Him (Matthew 2:1-12)
A. Men Who Followed…
B. Men Who Worshipped
1. Came to worship Him…
2. Worship is GIVING…

18. IV Wise Men Adored Him (Matthew 2:1-12)
A. Men Who Followed…
B. Men Who Worshipped
C. Men Who Listened
1. Contrast is so evident…
2. Wise then and now…
3. God said and they did…

19. A young girl needed surgery
A young girl needed surgery. She, understandably was nervous… parents promised her own kitten…

20. “This sure is a lousy way to get a cat!”

21. As the world celebrates “Christmas”… I can’t help but think, “This sure is a lousy way to show thanks!”

22. COME, LET US ADORE HIM! For He Alone is Worthy!!