The Most Important Birth in the World

Luke 2:1-20

 

Introduction:  Christmas and the World

 

A.  Look again at this old but precious story

1.  The when in God's plan.  1Peter 1:20

2.  The time had come.  Galations 4:4

3.  Joseph and Mary had to settle for a stable.

4.  Here is the no place for pride.

5.  The celebration.

 

B.  Some responses to the birth of Christ

1.  The response of the innkeeper. Luke 2:7

2.  The response of the shepherds.  Luke 2:8-18

3.  The response of Herod.  Matthew 2:1-12

4.  The response of the religious leaders.

5.  The response of the wise men.  Matthew 2:9-11

 

Conclusion:  

Hear the invitation of Christ  ~ Revelation 3:20   Matthew 11:28

Believe ~ John 8:24jj

Repent ~ 2Peter 3:9

Be Baptized to be saved and have sins washed away ~ 1Peter 3:21   Acts 22:16 

To meet his death ~ Romans 6:3