For Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given... And the whole earth rejoices! (Luke 2:8-14, Isaiah 9:6)
Jesus was born in Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph came from Nazareth.
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God,
The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Mary and Joseph travelled a great distance. It was a quiet night. Although the people had waited for 400 years.
The shepherds were informed by angels, the angels were singing praises and they proclaimed the news
The Good News (Luke 2:10-11) But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
Jesus is good news for this world. There are 4 things that Jesus gave to us:
1) Jesus is our teacher, teaches us and gives us advice.
2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.
2) Strength (Energy) Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Medicines are there to cure people. But there are also other diseases that cannot be cured by medicine. Example, Deafness, Blindness. But for God,
He has no limit in what He can help.
3) Love. God will be with us forever and ever.
Psalm 68:5, John 10:15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.
A shepherd has 100 sheep. If one is lost, he will go all the way to search for it.
4) Be Saved. Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:14. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,
Happiness and Peace are 2 different things. We may be happy when we get something we want, Peace comes when we walk with the good and is upright.
John 1:12 Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—
2 Questions:
1. What meaning do we have in our life with Christmas?
