“White Christmas—Part 2”
Classics of Christmas—Part 3
Luke 2:1-20
November 30, 2014
8 Characteristics Of God’s Perfect Christmas
4. THE PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S PERFECT CHRISTMAS.
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping
watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to
them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were
terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you
good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” v 8-10
5. THE PURPOSE OF GOD’S PERFECT CHRISTMAS.
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is
the Messiah, the Lord.” v 11
6. THE PRAISING FOR GOD’S PERFECT CHRISTMAS.
“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the
angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest
heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
v 13-14
7. THE PROBLEM WITH GOD’S PERFECT CHRISTMAS.
“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths
and lying in a manger…When the angels had left them and gone
into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to
Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord
has told us about.’ So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph,
and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen
him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them
about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the
shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and
pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying
and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which
were just as they had been told.” v 12, 15-20
“…yet you refuse to come to me to have life.” John 5:40