3. Luke 2:8-14 Pg 1048 Church Bibles

4. CHRISTmas is Good News Question is: Will you hear it? ➺ Some thru confusion may miss it

5. Was Jesus born on December 25th? ➺ Some thru confusion may miss it - ???, probably not Is celebrating CHRISTmas in the Bible? No, not by command or example Have Christians always celebrated CHRISTmas? No, later invention and often divisive Is celebrating CHRISTmas a good thing?

6. One person esteems one day above another; another esteems every day alike. Let each be fully convinced in his own mind. Romans 14:5

7. He who observes the day, observes it to the Lord; and he who does not observe the day, to the Lord he does not observe it. Romans 14:6

8. Was Jesus born on December 25th? ➺ Some thru confusion may miss it - ???, probably not Is celebrating CHRISTmas in the Bible? No, not by command or example Have Christians always celebrated CHRISTmas? No, later invention and often divisive Is celebrating CHRISTmas a good thing?

9. CHRISTmas is Good News Question is: Will you hear it? ➺ Some thru confusion may miss it Good News of Jesus birth is for you

10. CHRISTmas is Good News Question is: Will you hear it? ➺ Some thru confusion may miss it Good News of Jesus birth is for you ➺ Some thru Hardness or Shallowness will not

11. CHRISTmas is Good News Question is: Will you hear it? ➺ Some thru confusion may miss it Good News of Jesus birth is for you ➺ Some thru Hardness or Shallowness will not ➺ Some thru distraction, Weediness will not

12. Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, Mark 4:18

13. and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. Mark 4:19

14. CHRISTmas is Good News Question is: Will you hear it? ➺ Some thru confusion may miss it Good News of Jesus birth is for you ➺ Some thru Hardness or Shallowness will not ➺ Some thru distraction, Weediness will not

15. CHRISTmas is Good News CHRISTmas is God’s Glory ➺ Emphasis is God first, not man

16. But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 Timothy 3:1–2

17. But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves… 2 Timothy 3:1–2

18. CHRISTmas is Good News CHRISTmas is God’s Glory ➺ Emphasis is God first, not man ➺ If you miss seeing and magnifying how amazing and glorious God is in how amazing and glorious God is in the birth of Jesus….you miss the point the birth of Jesus….you miss the point ➺ If you miss seeing and magnifying how amazing and glorious God is in how amazing and glorious God is in the birth of Jesus….you miss the point the birth of Jesus….you miss the point

19. The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. Psalm 19:1–2

20. And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14

21. Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” John 14:8

22. Jesus said to him, “….He who has seen Me has seen the Father… John 14:9

23. He is the image of the invisible God Colossians 1:15

24. [Now] He is the exact likeness of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible]… Colossians 1:15- AMP

25. has in these last days spoken to us by His Son…who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person… Hebrews 1:2–3

26. He is the sole expression of the glory of God [the Light-being, the out- raying or radiance of the divine], and He is the perfect imprint and very image of [God’s] nature… Hebrews 1:2–3-AMP

27. CHRISTmas is Good News CHRISTmas is God’s Glory ➺ Emphasis is God first, not man ➺ If you miss seeing and magnifying how amazing and glorious God is in how amazing and glorious God is in the birth of Jesus….you miss the point the birth of Jesus….you miss the point ➺ If you miss seeing and magnifying how amazing and glorious God is in how amazing and glorious God is in the birth of Jesus….you miss the point the birth of Jesus….you miss the point

28. CHRISTmas is Good News CHRISTmas is God’s Glory CHRISTmas is Man’s Peace

29. ➺ Peace - more than emotional tranquility ↳ well-being, security, soundness, & completeness ➺ Peace with God - right with Him ➺ Peace for those who believe in Jesus

30. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14- ESV

31. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14- NIV

32. Glory to God in the highest [heaven], and on earth peace among men with whom He is well pleased [men of goodwill, of His favor]. Luke 2:14- AMP

33. having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, Ephesians 1:5

34. CHRISTmas is Man’s Peace ➺ Peace - more than emotional tranquility ↳ well-being, security, soundness, & completeness ➺ Peace with God - right with Him ➺ Peace for those who believe in Jesus ➺ Christians have peace - whether feel it or not

35. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Romans 5:1

36. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Romans 5:1

37. CHRISTmas is Man’s Peace ➺ Peace - more than emotional tranquility ↳ well-being, security, soundness, & completeness ➺ Peace with God - right with Him ➺ Peace for those who believe in Jesus ➺ Christians have peace - whether feel it or not ➺ No Christian has peace-whether feel it or not

38. “There is no peace,” says the Lord, “for the wicked.” Isaiah 48:22

39. CHRISTmas is Man’s Peace ➺ Peace - more than emotional tranquility ↳ well-being, security, soundness, & completeness ➺ Peace with God - right with Him ➺ Peace for those who believe in Jesus ➺ Christians have peace - whether feel it or not ➺ No Christian has peace-whether feel it or not

40. Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality. But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him. Acts 10:34–36

41. The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all Acts 10:34–36

42. The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all Acts 10:34–36

43. CHRISTmas is Man’s Peace ➺ Peace - more than emotional tranquility ↳ well-being, security, soundness, & completeness ➺ Peace with God - right with Him ➺ Peace for those who believe in Jesus ➺ Christians have peace - whether feel it or not ➺ No Christian has peace-whether feel it or not

44. CHRISTmas is Good News CHRISTmas is God’s Glory CHRISTmas is Man’s Peace

46. CHRISTmas is Good News CHRISTmas is God’s Glory CHRISTmas is Man’s Peace

48. ..behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20

49. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21

50. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21