Introduction
The “What” and the “Why” of Christmas
A Favourite “Verse List” – Why Jesus Came
Attitude – Receptive, Responsive, Apply to Us
- One Time vs On Going
- Like for a Friend You Hope Will
Respond
Favour
Luke 2:13-14; Luke 4:18-19; John 3:16-17
- Afraid to Come
- Sense of Entitlement
>> My Inner Response to God
and Others
Rescue
Matt 1:20-21; Luke 5:31-32; 1 John 3:5; Acts 3:26
- Is a ‘Legal Transaction’
- But More than that – Setting
Free – Change
- Rescue, Take Away, Turn Away, Heal
>> Where Do I Need Healing, Repenting, Changing?
Life
John 1:1-4; John 10:10; John 17:1-3; Galatians 4:4-5
- Existing vs Living
- Death – Cut off from Hope,
Future, Relationships, God
- Life – All God Created Us For
>> Receiving Life
Conclusion
Preparing Our Hearts This Christmas