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Isaiah 9:6-7
Luke 2:10-14
For to us a child is born, for we have been given a son, and he will rule over the nations. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. And of his rule there will be no end. He will reign over his kingdom, and he will rule with honesty and justice forever.
* the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy … Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
This promise of Jesus was given (750 years before Christ’s birth)
When God gives a promise
He intends to keep it
“And now I will send the Holy Spirit, just as my Father promised. But stay here in the city until the Holy Spirit comes and fills you with power from heaven.”
Christianity is based on
Faith is based on
Hope is based on
Promises are based on
Jesus releases the
What is Christmas?
- Giving gifts
- Traditions
- Decorations
- Food
- Special music
- Gatherings with friends and family
- Making memories
- All of the above
The true meaning of Christmas is
A “celebration” of Christ
A celebration because God so desired to re-establish relationship with mankind that he left heaven to tell us how much he loved us
Christmas is God come to man so that man could come to God
Jesus is “God’s promise to us”
and He came so we may live in His promise
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
In order see God’s provision in 2017
We must approach it with
God’s Promise to us this Christmas is we can look with Confidence to 2017
Phil 1:6 being CONFIDENT in this that He who began His plan for your life in Him will complete it
John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will empower you and teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you
Abraham and Isaac
Gen 22:5
He said to his servants, “Stay here with the donkey while I and the boy go over there. We will worship and then we will come back to you.”
“We will come back to you”
Confidence
- assurance
- boldness
- security
- hope
- faith
- certainty
God’s gift of Promise to us this Christmas is
we can be confident
For 2017