1. One Step Behind Jesus: The Arrival Luke 2:1-20

2. BIG IDEA: Only Jesus can _____ ___ ! save me

3. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And everyone went to his own town to register. v. 1-3

4. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.

5. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. v. 4-5

6. “But you Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” Micah 5:2

7. The Incarnation – the gracious voluntary act of the Son of God taking a human body and a human nature

8. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. v. 6-7a

9. Jesus really did _______ _ _____ become a baby

10. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. v. 7b

11. Jesus really does ___________ __ understand us

12. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you ; he is Christ the Lord.

13. This will be a sign to you : You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” v. 10-12

14. Jesus really does _________ ________ with us perfectly identify

15. So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. v. 16

16. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. v. 17-19

17. Jesus’ arrival really does _______ _ ______ demand a choice

18. BIG IDEA: Only Jesus can save me!