Christmas Message
Matt 1:18-25 Jesus
IS…
Intro: Prophet, Priest, King Decedents of King David was Joseph and Mary
Jesus is the
Lamb of God –To Die for our Sins
John
1:29 (KJV) 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming
unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the
world.
The Lamb that Abel brought
The Lamb that was there on the day of Passover when they
exit Egypt
The Lamb that was sacrifice every morning and night in the
Tabernacle/then Temple
Jesus is the
Prince of Peace—To change our Hearts
Isaiah
9:6 (KJV)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.
Our Hearts are guilty before God---sinners
Our Hearts are separated from God ---enemies
Romans 5:1
(KJV)1 Therefore being justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
Philippians
4:7 (KJV) 7 And the peace of God, which
passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus.
Jesus is the
Good Shepherd—To guide our lives
John
10:11 (KJV) 11 I am the good shepherd: the good
shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
John
10:14 (KJV) 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
The Shepherd Provides for the sheep, Protects the sheep,
Points/Leads the sheep
Proverbs
3:5-6 (KJV) 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine
heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
I just dropped in Pastor Tim to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and to let you know how much I enjoy reading your posts. May our Lord continue to shine through you and your blog ministry. God bless, Lloyd
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