Scott Palmer - Christmas: A Love Story

CHRISTMAS: A LOVE STORY
Christmas Eve 2023
Philippians 2:5-11
December 24, 2023

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.”   Galatians 4:4-5 (ESV)

THE TRUTH OF CHRISTMAS

1.   JESUS IS ___________________________. (6-7)

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” John 1:1 (ESV)

Point: In Christ God __________________________.

“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.”  John 1:14 (ESV)

“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”   Hebrews 4:15-16 (ESV)

2.   JESUS CAME ________________________. (8)

“She will bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 (ESV)

3.   JESUS IS ____________________________. (9-11)

“Therefore, God elevated Him to the place of highest honor and gave Him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians 2:9-11 (NLT)