1. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins. - Matthew 1:21.

2. Christmas Game 1.Jesus was born in: a) Jerusalem. b) Nazareth. c) Bethlehem. d) Manhattan.

3. Christmas Game 2. The shepherds and the wise men met together: a) in a manger in Bethlehem. b) in a house in Jerusalem. c) at McDonald’s. d) They never did meet together.

4. Christmas Game 3. Joseph went to his own home town to register for a census issued by: a) King Herod. b) Abraham Lincoln. c) Caesar Augustus. d) King David.

5. Christmas Game 4. What was the name of the angel sent to Mary to announce that she would be with child? a) Michael b) Gabriel c) Cinderella d) The angel was unnamed.

6. Christmas Game 5. The prophecy naming the place where Christ would be born is found in: a) Ahithophel 8:12. b) Micah 5:2. c) Isaiah 7:14. d) Isaiah 9:6.

7. Christmas Game 1.Jesus was born in: a) Jerusalem. b) Nazareth. c) Bethlehem. d) Manhattan.

8. Christmas Game 2. The shepherds and the wise men met together: a) in a manger in Bethlehem. b) in a house in Jerusalem. c) at McDonald’s. d) They never did meet together.

9. Christmas Game 3. Joseph went to his own home town to register for a census issued by: a) King Herod. b) Abraham Lincoln. c) Caesar Augustus. d) King David.

10. Christmas Game 4. What was the name of the angel sent to Mary to announce that she would be with child? a) Michael b) Gabriel c) Cinderella d) The angel was unnamed.

11. Christmas Game 5. The prophecy naming the place where Christ would be born is found in: a) Ahithophel 8:12. b) Micah 5:2. c) Isaiah 7:14. d) Isaiah 9:6.

12. Good News: God With Us Isaiah 7

13. Good News: God With Us Isaiah 7 History Fulfillment Implications

14. 734 B.C. Isaiah 7

15. 734 B.C. Isaiah 7 The Conflict vs. 1-2

16. 734 B.C. Isaiah 7 The Conflict vs. 1-2 Trust God! vs. 3-9

17. 734 B.C. Isaiah 7 The Conflict vs. 1-2 Trust God! vs. 3-9 God’s Sign vs. 10-17

18. Isaiah 7:14 Virgin: 1) A young woman 2) A young woman who has not slept with a man. Immanuel: “God with us”

19. Isaiah 7:14 Virgin: 1) A young woman 2) A young woman who has not slept with a man. Immanuel: “God with us” Near fulfillment: A child born into the royal household named Immanuel. God protected Judah like the sign suggested.

20. Isaiah 7:14 Ultimate fulfillment - Matthew 1:20-23

21. Immanuel A title describing Jesus For to us a child is born...and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:5-6

22. But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. Galatians 4:4-5

23. “…to redeem those under the law…” - Galatians 4:5 “…because He will save His people from their sins.” - Matthew 1:21

24. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union)

25. 10.“Don’t know”

26. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union) 10.“Don’t know” 9. Proliferation of nuclear weapons

27. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union) 10.“Don’t know” 9. Proliferation of nuclear weapons 7 + 8. Armed conflict Spread of infectious diseases

28. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union) 10.“Don’t know” 9. Proliferation of nuclear weapons 7 + 8. Armed conflict Spread of infectious diseases 6. Increasing global population

29. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union) 10.“Don’t know” 9. Proliferation of nuclear weapons 7 + 8. Armed conflict Spread of infectious diseases 6. Increasing global population 5. Availability of energy

30. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union) 4. International terrorism

31. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union) 4. International terrorism 3. Economic situation

32. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union) 4. International terrorism 3. Economic situation 2. Climate change (20%)

33. The 10 Biggest Problems in the World, ( according to the European Union) 4. International terrorism 3. Economic situation 2. Climate change (20%) 1. Poverty, hunger, lack of drinking water (34%)

34. Our biggest problem: Sin Your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear. Isaiah 59:2

35. “God with us”

36. God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. II Corinthians 5:20

37. “God with us” Since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil… Hebrews 2:14

38. “God with us” He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by His wounds you have been healed. I Peter 2:24

39. “God with us” For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body, but made alive by the Spirit. I Peter 3:13

40. Good News: God With Us The cross was in the cradle

41. Good News: God With Us The cross was in the cradle  Don’t ever lose the wonder of God with you.

42. Good News: God With Us The cross was in the cradle  Don’t ever lose the wonder of God with you.  Look to Christ as your Lord and Savior.