Hope in the Midst of Chaos

A Christmas Story

We read about the Savior King born in a manger. We read about the not so nice conditions. On a day of so much celebration like today have w noted the power, majesty, and tumult that occurs.

Jesus born to a virgin, is the God who leaves His throne to bring new life to all of humanity.

His story is like no other, before He is even born He faces an uphill battle… Contention and strife, even a death sentence.

Born to Conquer

Genesis 3:15 ESV

I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.”

His entire purpose is to salvage humanity

Proverbs tells of us (humanity) being His daily delight

Given for the Suffering

The prophecies tell of the need for salvation

The prophecies tell of people who were so opressed they could not deliver themselves

Isaiah 9:6–7 ESV

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

No longer human government but a divine relationship (humanity could not obtain to the law)

This Savior King establishes an everlasting throne

Not our effort but His effort alone (He alone is able to provide legal…)

His zeal or Jealousy for His daily delight

The Need for His Divinity

We hear Christmas songs speaking about the baby in a manger

Paint the Picture

Mom a virgen, not married

Earthly father had considered abandoning Him before His birth

Born alone in a stone manger feeding trough

Is not visited by the wise men until He is about 2

King Herod orders He be found, and the execution of Children to exterminate the Hope of Salvation.

Jesus is born to A people who had lost hope.

Our Condition

Today we are in desperate need of the Savior

Mid summer poll says US is no longer a Christian Nation only 46%

We misinterpret what the church is as we say individually we are the church… when In fact Paul refers to the entire congregation of Corinth not a single person as the Church of Christ

Churches go empty

The vessels no longer worship either in their homes nor in the church

Churches have abandoned God and are found Godless and without Hope

The edict in America today is to eradicate Christianity

There is a death sentence a war that has been waged

But just like the arrival of Jesus the times tells us The Oppression is soon to cease

Isaiah 9:6–7 ESV

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

The Promised Prince of Peace

Wonderful Counselor- Perfect Legal Counselor

Mighty God-Strength Skill Resources

Everlasting Father-He will not go away

Prince of Peace

Not only is His kingdom not going away it is to continue to increase

One word in the arrival of Jesus captivates me Behold.

Mary is told Behold -Prompting Her Attention(look, and look with intent) to the Arrival of the Son of the Most High

Today we are living in the Birthing Pains of the return of Jesus- the same is said to us

BEHOLD...