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Explore the significance of God's promises to Joseph and Mary during the Christmas season. This reflection emphasizes how losing sight of God's perspective can lead to losing the true essence of Christmas. Discover what God promised Joseph—a son who would save His people from sin—and what He promised Mary—a great son, the Son of the Most High, destined to reign forever. By understanding these divine promises, we can regain a meaningful celebration of Christmas rooted in faith and hope.
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Let’s Not Lose Christmas Matthew 1:18-23 Luke 1:26-38 !2/2/2018
What Is God’s View Of Christmas? • If we lose sight of God’s view, then we lose Christmas. • God made promises to Joseph and Mary. Those promises reveal God’s view of Christmas.
What Did God Promise Joseph? • A son will be born. • “he will save his people from their sins”
What Did God Promise Mary? • You will be with child. • A son will be born. • He will be great. • Called the Son of the Most High. • The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David. • He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. • His kingdom will never end.