1. Jesus – an amazing person. Matthew 1,2 1. He is Jesus – Saviour a. We were in trouble b. We needed a Saviour – 1:21 Jesus came to bring us FREEDOM

2. He is Immanuel – God with us – 1:23 He became one of us He took our sin & judgement He makes his home with us – John 14:23 We will be with him forever Jesus came to make possible a close, loving relationship with God

3. He is the Christ - Gods anointed King – 2:2, 4-6 He had been expected – 2:6 He is a king – he will rule:- In human lives – 2:11 In the new creation Jesus came to meet the longing of human hearts – to bring hope

4. Becoming part of the story We can be part of the amazing story of Jesus as we: Are set free Come into a relationship with God Become people of hope