THE TREE (4)
by Jerry Watts
Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Mark 15:22-24, Mark 15:37-39, Revelation 22:1-5
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Title: The Tree (4)
Series: Seeing Christmas Through God's Eyes
Author: Jerry Watts
Text: Genesis 2:15-17, Mark 15:22-24; 37-39, Revelation 22:1-5
Merry Christmas! For the month of December, I have attempted to have us See Christmas Thru the Eye of God. We began with 'the light,' next was 'the gift', last week the bells, and today, the TREES. ONSCREEN....
*Almost every house has a decorated Christmas tree in it. Over the years, the tree has garnered much debate about its pagan roots, but there is not enough evidence to prove one way or another, BUT - since at least, the 16th century (Germany) the tree has become an integral part of Christian Christmas. This was fueled by the reformer, Martin Luther, who brought a tree into his house reminding them of that starry night.
Even with having worship on Christmas Eve, it is still possible to celebrate the day, walk out of this building, and never make it about Him. As your pastor-friend, I would like it this year to be something more special. How in the world does He see Christmas? Have you given any thought about it, or maybe "How does God see me?"
A Christmas tree is decorated to bring hope, happiness, joy, peace, good-will, and a giving heart, and this is what God wants for us. So I offer that "God doesn't have ONE Christmas Tree, rather, He has THREE TREES" and each one has a purpose." PRAY.
1. A Tree of Recognition - Gen. 2:15-17 - God has placed many 'fruit-bearing' trees in the garden for the man to enjoy. God has given Adam the run of the place, the freedom to eat whatever whenever. The other trees, including the tree of life, are his to enjoy. But there's one true which requires recognition and thus, restraint. This is the tree that challenges us and requires us to pay attention. We recognize 3 things:
a. Recognize Sovereign God - How does recognizing sovereign God or the tree of knowledge of good and evil even factor into Christmas baby in a manger. How does it fit? To recognize Him is ...
Series: Seeing Christmas Through God's Eyes
Author: Jerry Watts
Text: Genesis 2:15-17, Mark 15:22-24; 37-39, Revelation 22:1-5
Merry Christmas! For the month of December, I have attempted to have us See Christmas Thru the Eye of God. We began with 'the light,' next was 'the gift', last week the bells, and today, the TREES. ONSCREEN....
*Almost every house has a decorated Christmas tree in it. Over the years, the tree has garnered much debate about its pagan roots, but there is not enough evidence to prove one way or another, BUT - since at least, the 16th century (Germany) the tree has become an integral part of Christian Christmas. This was fueled by the reformer, Martin Luther, who brought a tree into his house reminding them of that starry night.
Even with having worship on Christmas Eve, it is still possible to celebrate the day, walk out of this building, and never make it about Him. As your pastor-friend, I would like it this year to be something more special. How in the world does He see Christmas? Have you given any thought about it, or maybe "How does God see me?"
A Christmas tree is decorated to bring hope, happiness, joy, peace, good-will, and a giving heart, and this is what God wants for us. So I offer that "God doesn't have ONE Christmas Tree, rather, He has THREE TREES" and each one has a purpose." PRAY.
1. A Tree of Recognition - Gen. 2:15-17 - God has placed many 'fruit-bearing' trees in the garden for the man to enjoy. God has given Adam the run of the place, the freedom to eat whatever whenever. The other trees, including the tree of life, are his to enjoy. But there's one true which requires recognition and thus, restraint. This is the tree that challenges us and requires us to pay attention. We recognize 3 things:
a. Recognize Sovereign God - How does recognizing sovereign God or the tree of knowledge of good and evil even factor into Christmas baby in a manger. How does it fit? To recognize Him is ...
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