Unto You Is Born A Savior
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1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Beth-lehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will toward men.
I. What most think of Christmas.
I. What most think of Christmas.
A. Families come together, most put aside their differences, and spend time together making memories.
A. Families come together, most put aside their differences, and spend time together making memories.
1. Some of my fondest memories in life surround this very holiday.
1. Some of my fondest memories in life surround this very holiday.
B. So, what is Christmas all about?
B. So, what is Christmas all about?
II. The true meaning of Christmas.
II. The true meaning of Christmas.
A. First of all, I want us to realize that what we are celebrating is the birth of the Christ child, whose name is Jesus.
A. First of all, I want us to realize that what we are celebrating is the birth of the Christ child, whose name is Jesus.
1. Since the beginning of time God has had a plan to redeem man from the sinful nature that he had taken on.
1. Since the beginning of time God has had a plan to redeem man from the sinful nature that he had taken on.
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
2. God knew from the start of time that man would need a Savior.
2. God knew from the start of time that man would need a Savior.
3. His plan from the beginning of time was to BE THAT Savior!
3. His plan from the beginning of time was to BE THAT Savior!
B. The time came that the plan had to come to life.
B. The time came that the plan had to come to life.
1. God sent an Angel named Gabriel to Mary to announce how this plan was to come into being!
26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary.
28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
2. Mary could not understand how this would come to be because she was still a virgin. The Angel told her not to fear, but that with God all things are possible.
2. Mary could not understand how this would come to be because she was still a virgin. The Angel told her not to fear, but that with God all things are possible.
34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
3. Mary told the Angel be it unto me according to thy word!
3. Mary told the Angel be it unto me according to thy word!
38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
C. I don’t know if we really understand what Mary was saying when she told the Angel these words.
C. I don’t know if we really understand what Mary was saying when she told the Angel these words.
1. No doubt the thoughts were running through her head.
1. No doubt the thoughts were running through her head.
i. What is Joseph going to say?
i. What is Joseph going to say?
ii. What are my parents going to say?
ii. What are my parents going to say?
iii. What are my friends going to say?
iii. What are my friends going to say?
iv. Etc., etc...
iv. Etc., etc...
2. Although all these things were facing her she was still willing to yield to the purpose of God’s will.
2. Although all these things were facing her she was still willing to yield to the purpose of God’s will.
i. This could ruin her entire reputation.
i. This could ruin her entire reputation.
ii. Her marriage.
ii. Her marriage.
iii. Her friendships.
iii. Her friendships.
D. The Angel spoke to her espoused husband and he kept her. Even though he knew the child was not his.
D. The Angel spoke to her espoused husband and he kept her. Even though he knew the child was not his.
18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.
19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
1. The more we look at all these things it seems more and more drama than it does show peace and goodwill.
1. The more we look at all these things it seems more and more drama than it does show peace and goodwill.
E. Now we come to our text.
E. Now we come to our text.
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Beth-lehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
1. It came to tax season and Joseph and his wife Mary had to head to Bethlehem.
1. It came to tax season and Joseph and his wife Mary had to head to Bethlehem.
i. This was in direct fulfillment of Old Testament Scripture.
i. This was in direct fulfillment of Old Testament Scripture.
2 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, Though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
ii. When they arrived in Bethlehem they could find no room in an Inn, but when he was born he was wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger (feeding trough) (v.7).
ii. When they arrived in Bethlehem they could find no room in an Inn, but when he was born he was wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger (feeding trough) (v.7).
F. The shepherds were told of the new born babe.
F. The shepherds were told of the new born babe.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will toward men.
G. The wise men came and worshipped the young child!
G. The wise men came and worshipped the young child!
10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
III. The reason for the season that we are celebrating was not this new born baby named, Jesus. The reason for the season is you!
III. The reason for the season that we are celebrating was not this new born baby named, Jesus. The reason for the season is you!
A. What are you talking about preacher?
A. What are you talking about preacher?
B. Notice what the angel said we he announced to the shepherds that the baby was born in Bethlehem!
B. Notice what the angel said we he announced to the shepherds that the baby was born in Bethlehem!
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
1. The angel said unto YOU is born a Savior!
1. The angel said unto YOU is born a Savior!
2. Isaiah said unto US a child is born!
2. Isaiah said unto US a child is born!
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: And the government shall be upon his shoulder: And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
C. He loved US so much that He GAVE!
C. He loved US so much that He GAVE!
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
D. He came to save the world!
D. He came to save the world!
44 Jesus cried and said, He that believeth on me, believeth not on me, but on him that sent me.
45 And he that seeth me seeth him that sent me.
46 I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness.
47 And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
1. I think the most beautiful part of this entire Christmas story is that He was born and dwelt among us externally, but once He died and was buried, He gave us something that wasn’t just external but is an internal experience!
1. I think the most beautiful part of this entire Christmas story is that He was born and dwelt among us externally, but once He died and was buried, He gave us something that wasn’t just external but is an internal experience!
2. Yes, I am talking about the Holy Ghost!
2. Yes, I am talking about the Holy Ghost!
15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
18 I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
i. I can promise you will find no peace that compares to the PEACE that He has sent to dwell in you!
i. I can promise you will find no peace that compares to the PEACE that He has sent to dwell in you!
a. The peace that was declared to the shepherds can be in our lives today because of the child that was born on that day!
a. The peace that was declared to the shepherds can be in our lives today because of the child that was born on that day!
b. Just like the wise men who brought gifts and presented them to the Christ child, He is looking for gifts that are not Gold, Silver, or Myrrh.
b. Just like the wise men who brought gifts and presented them to the Christ child, He is looking for gifts that are not Gold, Silver, or Myrrh.
c. He is looking for us to give ourselves to Him!
c. He is looking for us to give ourselves to Him!
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
d. Are you willing to present yourself to the Savior of the world today?
d. Are you willing to present yourself to the Savior of the world today?
