WHAT IS CHRISTMAS ALL ABOUT? (6 OF 7)
by Jim Perdue
Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11
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What Is Christmas All About? (6 of 7)
Series: Psalms for the Seasons
Jim Perdue
Philippians 2:5-11
What is Christmas about? We all know, of course, that it is not about Santa Claus or Christmas trees, or presents, ornaments and stockings. The proper ''church answer'' is that Christmas is about the birth of Christ. It is about the most important event in all of history. Our calendars worldwide are scheduled around the appearing of God in a stable in Bethlehem. When we say that Christmas is about the birth of Christ we are only partly correct. For His appearing implies so much more than just being born. It implies His purpose in being born, and the process whereby God would bring redemption to mankind.
This is not a familiar Christmas passage. In fact, I've never really heard it preached for a Christmas sermon. However, this passage contains the REAL truth about Christmas and the purpose for why it exists. Hopefully we will be able to shed some new light on Christmas form this passage in Philippians.
His birth- Incarnation- verses 5-7
Why did God come in the form of a baby?
The humility of Jesus
Luke 2:1-7 tells the story of Christ's coming to earth. It was an unassuming, quiet birth, announced only to a very small group of people. In fact, it was announced to shepherds.
Isn't it interesting that God chose shepherds as the ones who would receive His good news. It's no accident; in fact, it has a purpose. Maybe it was to say, ''there is a new lamb born; a lamb unlike any other. This lamb was slain before the foundation of the world. He will be the sacrifice to atone for your sin.'' Maybe it was to say, ''the Good shepherd has now become man. The Chief shepherd has arrived and He is in a stable. After all, the Good Shepherd will lay down His life for His sheep.''
He was born. Can you imagine? The Lord and God of all creation confined Himself to a womb for nine months. He confined Himself to the body of an infant and toddler; completely ...
Series: Psalms for the Seasons
Jim Perdue
Philippians 2:5-11
What is Christmas about? We all know, of course, that it is not about Santa Claus or Christmas trees, or presents, ornaments and stockings. The proper ''church answer'' is that Christmas is about the birth of Christ. It is about the most important event in all of history. Our calendars worldwide are scheduled around the appearing of God in a stable in Bethlehem. When we say that Christmas is about the birth of Christ we are only partly correct. For His appearing implies so much more than just being born. It implies His purpose in being born, and the process whereby God would bring redemption to mankind.
This is not a familiar Christmas passage. In fact, I've never really heard it preached for a Christmas sermon. However, this passage contains the REAL truth about Christmas and the purpose for why it exists. Hopefully we will be able to shed some new light on Christmas form this passage in Philippians.
His birth- Incarnation- verses 5-7
Why did God come in the form of a baby?
The humility of Jesus
Luke 2:1-7 tells the story of Christ's coming to earth. It was an unassuming, quiet birth, announced only to a very small group of people. In fact, it was announced to shepherds.
Isn't it interesting that God chose shepherds as the ones who would receive His good news. It's no accident; in fact, it has a purpose. Maybe it was to say, ''there is a new lamb born; a lamb unlike any other. This lamb was slain before the foundation of the world. He will be the sacrifice to atone for your sin.'' Maybe it was to say, ''the Good shepherd has now become man. The Chief shepherd has arrived and He is in a stable. After all, the Good Shepherd will lay down His life for His sheep.''
He was born. Can you imagine? The Lord and God of all creation confined Himself to a womb for nine months. He confined Himself to the body of an infant and toddler; completely ...
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