Teaching on the Birth of Jesus
The Gift That Keeps Giving • Sermon • Submitted
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THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING
THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING
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.
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
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.
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,
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.
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Matthew 1:18-25
Definition of Gift:
Definition of Gift:
A thing given willingly to someone without payment
A thing given willingly to someone without payment
INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION:
Celebrating Christmas is maybe the most festive seasons we have. A lot of people argue that Jesus wasn’t born December 25. Many miss the real reason for the season. We are not celebrating a date, we’re celebrating a event: “The Birth of Christ” I understand that there is some controversy over Christmas being a pagan holiday. I want attempt to explain this controversy today but I will focus on the Birth of Jesus Christ. For today's Christian, the origin of Christmas is, and should be, the birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. Nothing more and nothing less. However, most of what we witness on December 25th each year has absolutely nothing to do with that blessed day, which probably occurred in late summer or early fall about 2,000 years ago. In fact, most of the customs and traditions of Christmas actually pre-date the birth of Jesus. What we recognize about this season, is the spirit of giving.
Celebrating Christmas is maybe the most festive seasons we have. A lot of people argue that Jesus wasn’t born December 25. Many miss the real reason for the season. We are not celebrating a date, we’re celebrating a event: “The Birth of Christ” I understand that there is some controversy over Christmas being a pagan holiday. I want attempt to explain this controversy today but I will focus on the Birth of Jesus Christ. For today's Christian, the origin of Christmas is, and should be, the birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Bible. Nothing more and nothing less. However, most of what we witness on December 25th each year has absolutely nothing to do with that blessed day, which probably occurred in late summer or early fall about 2,000 years ago. In fact, most of the customs and traditions of Christmas actually pre-date the birth of Jesus. What we recognize about this season, is the spirit of giving.