The Christmas Card

Why Christmas cards? We explore the purpose and history surrounding the Christmas card. As we review this history we will find ties to the Christmas story. It may not have been the intention on the Christmas card to tie to the gospel in these ways, but these points nevertheless become usefull lessons for us and on what makes Christmas special.

To save time

(Jesus to save life). Without Christ we have no real time at all. His gift, the reason He came, was to grant us back all the time that was lost.

Generated Controversy

(much controversy over Jesus)

Became book form

(the Bible) - the Christmas story is told in the Gospels, but it is fact that covers the entire book of the Bible. It represents God's plan, put in place since before the world began, on providing paradise. (the prophecy and themes of the Bible)

Focus of the season

three angels (is cute, but has more of an emphasis on us and less on Jesus). Most people are not as interested in celebrating what Jesus has given as they are in celebrating what it is they have. We must be on guard against allowing Christmas to be about us and not about Christ.

Meant to be shared

(that is what Christmas is to be for us, something to share about Jesus). Don't hide your light. This is the reason we are here. To be a witness to what Christ has done.

Conclusion