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The Characters Of Christ's Birth
Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2022 (message contributor)
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1. Zechariah And Elizabeth
Contributed on Dec 9, 2022
Luke 1:5-25 shows us God’s promise of a son to a childless couple.
Introduction A few weeks ago, my wife and I had an annual Christmas dinner with the Tampa Bay area PCA pastors and their wives. It was a lovely time with about a dozen couples. At one point during the evening, one of the pastors asked me, “What are you preaching for Advent?” I said that for ...read more
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2. Magi
Contributed on Dec 15, 2022
Matthew 2:1-12 shows us three responses to Christ's birth.
Introduction The account of the Magi, also called wise men, who came from afar to worship the one who was born king of the Jews, is a familiar one. The account is recorded only in the Gospel of Matthew. While it is a familiar story, it is also a fascinating account of men about whom we know very ...read more
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3. Mary
Contributed on Dec 21, 2022
In Luke 1:46-48, we learn that we should praise God for his condescension.
Introduction Commentator Tom Wright asks the following question, “What would make you celebrate wildly, without inhibition?” He then offers several suggestions. Perhaps it would be the news that someone close to you who had been very sick was getting better and would soon be home. Perhaps it ...read more
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4. Jesus
Contributed on Dec 21, 2022
Luke 2:1-7 teaches us about the birth of Jesus so that we can understand the reason for his birth.
Introduction One commentator says, “If you try to point out something to a dog, the dog will often look at your finger instead of at the object you’re trying to point to. This is frustrating, but it illustrates a natural mistake we all make from time to time.” It’s a mistake that many people ...read more