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Characters At The Cradle
Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007 (message contributor)
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1. Joseph: Portrait Of Selflessness
Contributed on Dec 13, 2007
Joseph was a portrait of selflessness in his role of in the Christmas story
Series: Characters at the Cradle JOSEPH: Portrait of Selflessness Matthew 1:18-25 As God was assembling the cast of characters for the greatest event in the history of mankind: the birth of His Son Jesus Christ, He searched diligently for just the right players. This would not be a cast ...read more
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2. Mary: Portrait Of The Power Of God
Contributed on Dec 13, 2007
The Power of God is revealed as He uses Mary as the mother of the Christ Child
Series: Characters at the Cradle MARY: A Portrait of the Power of God Luke 1:26-56 I. AN ASTOUNDING MESSAGE TO AN UNEXPECTING RECIPIENT (1:26-33) Sometimes we hear something so amazing, so astounding that although we may know it is true we still can=t believe it. It’s kind of like the ...read more
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3. Wise Men: Portrait Of A Heart Seeking God
Contributed on Dec 13, 2007
The Wise Men went through great lengths in their search for the newborn King.
Series: Characters at the Cradle THE WISE MEN: Portrait of a Heart Seeking God Matthew 2:1-12 Who were these wise men. The actual word translated is the word, "magi". The Magi were a special cast of priests in Persia and in Babylon. These were men of high stature and respect. I. THEY ...read more
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4. The Savior
Contributed on Dec 13, 2007
What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this that kings from the east should search for Him and fall down before Him in worship? Jesus!
CHARACTERS AT THE CRADLE THE SAVIOR Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her first born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is ...read more
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5. Shepherds: Portrait Of Grace
Contributed on Dec 13, 2007
God’s inclusion of the shepherds in the Christmas story is a beautiful portrait of His grace.
Series: Characters at the Cradle SHEPHERDS: Portrait of Grace Luke 2:8-20 When God sent His Son into the world, He sent into a setting of religious pride and bigotry. He came into a world where people were bound under the heavy yoke of legalism believing one had to work for their salvation. ...read more