THE GIFT MOST PRECIOUS – Matthew 1-2
Theme: God revealed the precious value of Christ to us through the things that He assigned Joseph to provide for Him.
Christmas
‘A KING SHALL REIGN AND PROSPER’ – Jeremiah 23:5-6
Theme: Christmas is the first step in a promise fulfilled—that a King from God will rule this world in righteousness.
THE EXCELLENCE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF CHRIST – Philippians 3:8-11
Theme: The excellence of the knowledge of Christ should motivate us to prioritize our relationship with Him above all else.
MARY'S CHRISTMAS – Luke 1:26-56
Theme: Mary’s experience—though unique to her—teaches us some lessons on how we ought to respond to Christmas.
THE GREAT 'OUGHT' OF CHRISTMAS LOVE – 1 John 4:6-11
Theme: The command to love each other is based on the love God has shown us at Christmas.
'THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD' – 2 Peter 1:16-19
Theme: The announcement that Jesus was born of a virgin is an announcement that makes all the difference in the world.
THE VICTORY THAT IS CHRISTMAS – Hebrews 2:14-15
Theme: Christmas is much more than the birth of a Babe—it’s the ‘decisive victory’ of the ages!
WHAT CHILD IS THIS . . . ? – Luke 2:30-32
Theme: Simeon, in his prayer of thanks, declares who the Christ-child is.
'BLESSED IS SHE WHO BELIEVED' – Luke 1:39-45
Theme: Blessedness in the things of God comes to those who first believe God’s promises about them.
THE BLESSEDNESS OF 'GETTING IT' – Luke 10:21-24
Theme: It’s a blessing to be among those who perceive and understand Christ and His kingdom.