The Christmas story doesn’t end at the manger — it moves outward to the mission. The first people to encounter the newborn King were ordinary shepherds, yet they became the first evangelists of the Gospel. Their encounter with Christ overflowed into proclamation and praise. As we unwrap the fullness of what Christmas means, we discover that hope is not something we keep to ourselves — it’s something we announce to the world.
Text: Luke 2:17–20 “And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child… And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen…”
The Christmas story doesn’t end at the manger — it moves outward to the mission. The first people to encounter the newborn King were ordinary shepherds, yet they became the first evangelists of the Gospel. Their encounter with Christ overflowed into proclamation and praise. As we unwrap the fullness of what Christmas means, we discover that hope is not something we keep to ourselves — it’s something we announce to the world.
Text: Luke 2:17–20 “And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child… And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen…”
The incarnation is the turning point of history — the invisible God made visible in Jesus Christ.
Text:
John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
The incarnation is the turning point of history — the invisible God made visible in Jesus Christ.
Text:
John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
The incarnation is the turning point of history — the invisible God made visible in Jesus Christ.
Text:
John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Every covenant and rescue story in the Old Testament pointed to the ultimate act of love — the giving of God’s Son.
Every covenant and rescue story in the Old Testament pointed to the ultimate act of love — the giving of God’s Son.
Every covenant and rescue story in the Old Testament pointed to the ultimate act of love — the giving of God’s Son.
The fall of man didn’t cancel God’s plan. The prophets declared it: a Savior would come to rule in righteousness and bring peace to all. The passage points forward to the Messiah — a child who would carry divine authority and everlasting peace.
The fall of man didn’t cancel God’s plan. The prophets declared it: a Savior would come to rule in righteousness and bring peace to all. The passage points forward to the Messiah — a child who would carry divine authority and everlasting peace.
The fall of man didn’t cancel God’s plan. The prophets declared it: a Savior would come to rule in righteousness and bring peace to all. The passage points forward to the Messiah — a child who would carry divine authority and everlasting peace.
The Bible is understandable in its teachings, especially concerning essential truths about salvation and practical Christian living. This means that any believer with the guidance of the Holy Spirit can read and understand the plain meaning of Scripture.
Text:
2 Timothy 3:14-15
(Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Psalm 19:7, Psalm 119:130)
The Bible is understandable in its teachings, especially concerning essential truths about salvation and practical Christian living. This means that any believer with the guidance of the Holy Spirit can read and understand the plain meaning of Scripture.
Text:
2 Timothy 3:14-15
(Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Psalm 19:7, Psalm 119:130)
The Bible is understandable in its teachings, especially concerning essential truths about salvation and practical Christian living. This means that any believer with the guidance of the Holy Spirit can read and understand the plain meaning of Scripture.
Text:
2 Timothy 3:14-15
(Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Deuteronomy 30:11-14, Psalm 19:7, Psalm 119:130)
God's word plays an essential role in giving us the knowledge of God, salvation, and how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. Without
God's word, we would not know the truth that leads t o eternal life, nor would we know His will and purpose for our lives. God's word is necessary for faith, spiritual growth, and guidance.
Text: 1 Peter 2:1-10 (Matthew 4:4, John 6:60-69, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105)
God's word plays an essential role in giving us the knowledge of God, salvation, and how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. Without
God's word, we would not know the truth that leads t o eternal life, nor would we know His will and purpose for our lives. God's word is necessary for faith, spiritual growth, and guidance.
Text: 1 Peter 2:1-10 (Matthew 4:4, John 6:60-69, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105)
God's word plays an essential role in giving us the knowledge of God, salvation, and how to live a life that is pleasing to Him. Without
God's word, we would not know the truth that leads t o eternal life, nor would we know His will and purpose for our lives. God's word is necessary for faith, spiritual growth, and guidance.
Text: 1 Peter 2:1-10 (Matthew 4:4, John 6:60-69, 1 Corinthians 2:6-13, Romans 10:17, Psalm 119:105)
God's word contains all the knowledge necessary for salvation and for living a life that is pleasing to God. This means that the Bible is sufficient to guide believers in matters of life, doctrine, and practice. There are no additional revelations, traditions, or human insights needed to complete God's word.
Text: Psalm 19:7-8 (2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 4:4, 2 Peter 1:3)
God's word contains all the knowledge necessary for salvation and for living a life that is pleasing to God. This means that the Bible is sufficient to guide believers in matters of life, doctrine, and practice. There are no additional revelations, traditions, or human insights needed to complete God's word.
Text: Psalm 19:7-8 (2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 4:4, 2 Peter 1:3)
God's word contains all the knowledge necessary for salvation and for living a life that is pleasing to God. This means that the Bible is sufficient to guide believers in matters of life, doctrine, and practice. There are no additional revelations, traditions, or human insights needed to complete God's word.
Text: Psalm 19:7-8 (2 Timothy 3:14-17, Matthew 4:4, 2 Peter 1:3)