Christmas Play: The Manager Explained

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The Hook/The Why:

The manager was unclean

the manger was trough for animals to eat from

Bible:

Luke 2:11–12 ESV

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

The manger was a sign

Every baby would have been in swaddling cloths so the manger is the sign!

Savior – Deliverer from enemies

Christ – The Messiah, who fulfills the promises of God

Lord – He is the Son of God

The manger was glorious

Multitude of the heavenly hosting singing:

Luke 2:14 ESV

14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Glory to God! The Savior is in a feeding trough! Glory to God! The Messiah is in a feeding trough! Glory to God! The Lord is in a feeding trough! “Glory to God in the highest!” From the highest to the lowest! What a God! What a Savior!

Conclusion:

The manger is the way of following Jesus

The religious leaders didn’t show up

Shepherds came

This is how the Savior saves. This is how the Messiah fulfills all the promises. This is how the Lord reigns: from infinite deity, to feeding trough, to final torments on the cross.

Will you follow the Savior, Messiah, and Lord who went from trough to torment on the cross?

Say Yes to Jesus and then live your life walking by His power, which helps us live according to His word and helps us reach out!