1. the KING has come!
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2. Escaping to safety (v13-15)
Imagine leaving your home at night
Jesus & family were asylum seekers
The pain and trouble had started for Mary (Luke 2:34-35)
Faith in Jesus always brings a culture-clash
Hosea 11:1 Out of Egypt I have called my son…
Just as God protected the nation,
He will now protect his Son.
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3. Whatever trouble comes, the Bible has help for us.
King Herod (v16-19)
A deeply paranoid ruler
Jesus was “born king” (v2) – the true king
Whatever trouble comes, the Bible has help for us.
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4. Prophetic dreams?
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5. Prophetic dreams? Should we want to be like Joseph?
Hebrews 1:1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son…
Jesus is God’s full and final revelation of himself.
Acts 2:17 I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams...
Signs and wonders make people take notice.
When the gospel goes out into new territory we see signs and wonders(?)
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6. Have you done that this Christmastime?
Throughout these amazing chapters, we are meant to be gazing at the Son.
Have you done that this Christmastime?
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