1. Hope Ornament s for Your Tree Matthew 1:3-6 Grace

3. Each Ornament Tells A Story…

4. Varied Ornaments on Matthew’s Tree Matthew 1 Shocking ? Tamar... Rahab... Bathsheba...

5. Ornaments tell us why Jesus came Matthew 1:21 –“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Savior, Redeemer

6. Ruth’s Story – Pain and Loss Needed God’s Grace Ruth 1:16- 18

7. How Grace Came – Matthew 1:1 – “The book of the genealogy of Jesus” Matthew 1:18 – “Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place this way.” Matthew 1:25 – “And he called his name Jesus.”

8. Hebrews 4:15- 16 GRACE GRACE 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of GRACE, that we may receive mercy and find GRACE to help in time of need.

9. God is not finished with the story… Ruth 4:13- 18 Will you allow God’s Grace to finish your story?