CHRISTMAS SERIES SURPRISE Christmas Day Of All Days

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CHRISTMAS SERIES: SURPRISE! “Christmas Day: Of All Days!”

CHRISTMAS SERIES: SURPRISE! “Christmas Day: Of All Days!”

THE CHRISTMAS STORY “Now it came about in those days that a decree went

THE CHRISTMAS STORY “Now it came about in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth…Everyone was going to his own city to register for the census. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the City of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David. He went to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was with child.

THE CHRISTMAS STORY “Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a

THE CHRISTMAS STORY “Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. And you shall call His name Jesus, for he will save His people from their sins. ” “And it came about that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her first born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. ”

THE CHRISTMAS STORY “And in the same region there some shepherds staying out in

THE CHRISTMAS STORY “And in the same region there some shepherds staying out in the fields, and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths, and lying in a manger. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased. ’” (Luke 2: 1 -14)

CHRISTMAS DAY! (of all days) WHAT A DAY! A DAY DETERMINED BY THE PLAN

CHRISTMAS DAY! (of all days) WHAT A DAY! A DAY DETERMINED BY THE PLAN OF GOD! A DAY PREDICTED BY THE PROPHETS OF GOD! A DAY FULFILLED BY THE HAND OF GOD! A DAY WITNESSED BY BOTH ANGELS AND MANKIND! A DAY CELEBRATED THROUGH THE AGES BY THE PEOPLE OF GOD!

CHRISTMAS DAY (of all days) THE TIMING OF GOD! Jn. 1: 14 “And the

CHRISTMAS DAY (of all days) THE TIMING OF GOD! Jn. 1: 14 “And the Word BECAME flesh…. ” Mt. 1: 21 “…in the DAYS OF HEROD…. ” Lk. 2: 1 “And it came about in THOSE DAYS…. ” Lk. 2: 6 “While they were there THE DAYS WERE COMPLETED…. ” Lk. 2: 11 “For TODAY…there has been born for you a Savior…. ” Gal. 4: 4 “In THE FULNESS OF TIME, God sent forth His Son…. ”

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME…” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS 1. RELIGIOUS PREPARATIONS * THE JEWISH

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME…” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS 1. RELIGIOUS PREPARATIONS * THE JEWISH PEOPLE BECAME WORSHIPPERS OF ONE GOD! * THE O. T. SCRIPTURES WERE ORGANIZED UNDER EZRA! * SYNAGOGUES (Jewish teaching centers) were established!

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME…” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS! 2. CULTURAL PREPARATIONS! *GREEK CULTURE ESTABLISHED

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME…” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS! 2. CULTURAL PREPARATIONS! *GREEK CULTURE ESTABLISHED (350 B. C. to 150 B. C. ) *GREEK LANGUAGE ESTABLISHED AS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE *O. T. SCRIPTURES TRANSLATED INTO GREEK (Septuagint)

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME!” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS! 3. POLITICAL PREPARATIONS! *THE ROMAN EMPIRE

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME!” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS! 3. POLITICAL PREPARATIONS! *THE ROMAN EMPIRE (150 B. C. to 300 A. D. ) *ROMAN ROADS – (for commerce and travel) *ROMAN POSTAL SYSTEM – (for communication) *PAX ROMANA (Roman Peace) – (for tranquility)

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME!” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS 4. PERSONAL PREPARATIONS *Gen. 3: 15

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME!” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS 4. PERSONAL PREPARATIONS *Gen. 3: 15 *Gen. 12: 3 *Gen. 49: 10 *II Sam. 7: 12 -16 *Micah 5: 2 The seed of the woman The seed of Abraham The tribe of Judah Through the seed of David In the city of Bethlehem

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME!” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS 5. CIRCUMSTANTIAL PREPARATIONS! *The decree of

“IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME!” 5 GREAT PREPARATIONS 5. CIRCUMSTANTIAL PREPARATIONS! *The decree of Caesar Augustus *The engagement of Joseph and Mary *The journey to Bethlehem *The crowded inn/ the shepherds

“For unto you is born THIS DAY, in the city of David, A SAVIOR

“For unto you is born THIS DAY, in the city of David, A SAVIOR (A RESCUER) WHO IS CHRIST (MESSIAH – ANOINTED ONE) CHRISTMAS DAY! WHAT A DAY! THE LORD (YAHWEH, JEHOVAH!)