Classic Christmas

(Genesis 1:14) And God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years (NIV)

(Job 9:9) He is the Maker of the Bear and Orion, the Pleiades and the constellations of the south. (NIV)

(Job 38:31-33) 31 “Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades? Can you loosen Orion’s belt?32 Can you bring forth the constellations in their seasons or lead out the Bear with its cubs?33 Do you know the laws of the heavens? Can you set up God’s dominion over the earth? (NIV)

(Daniel 1:3-4) 3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— 4 young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. (NIV)

(Matthew 1:18-2:2) 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law and yet did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. 20 But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).24 When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.25 But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus. 2 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” (NIV)

(Isaiah 46:10) I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’ (NIV)

(Jeremiah 29:11) For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV)

(Isaiah 9:6) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (NIV)

(Deuteronomy 20:4) For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.” (NIV)

(John 16:33) 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (NIV)

(Romans 8:31-32) 31 What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? (NIV)

(1 Corinthians 15:57) But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV)

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(Luke 2:6-7) 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. (NIV)

(Luke 12:51) Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. (NIV)

(John 16:33) “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (NIV)

Unavoidable _____________________

(Jeremiah 4:20) Disaster follows disaster; the whole land lies in ruins. In an

instant my tents are destroyed, my shelter in a moment. (NIV)

Unbearable _____________________

(Psalm 109:3) With words of hatred they surround me; they attack me

without cause. (NIV)

Unexplainable _____________________

(Matthew 27:46) About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). (NIV)

(Luke 2:10-14) 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you

good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town

of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This

will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a

manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with

the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (NIV)

(John 14:27) “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And

the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be

troubled or afraid. (TLB)

1. Receive God’s ____________________

(Romans 5:1) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have

peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, (NIV)

2. Run to God’s ____________________

(Isaiah 26:3) You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast,

because they trust in you. (NIV)

3. Respect God’s ____________________

(Psalm 119:165) Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can

make them stumble. (NIV)

4. Rely on God’s ____________________

(Philippians 4:6-7) 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every

situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to

God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard

your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (NIV)

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(Hebrews 12:1) Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of ____________, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with __________ the ____ marked out for us,

(Hebrews 11:1) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

(Hebrews 11:31) By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.

Let God write your story.

1. God ________________ to be in His story.

(Joshua 2:1) Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named Rahab and stayed there.

(John 15:16) You did not choose me, but ____________ and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.

2. God always _____________ for us to be in His Story.

(Joshua 2:17-18) 17 Now the men had said to her, “This oath you made us swear will not be binding on us 18 unless, when we enter the land, you have tied this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and unless you have brought your father and mother, your brothers and all your family into your house.

(Romans 8:28) And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

3. God’s story always has a _______________ ending.

(Matthew 1:3, 5-6) 3 Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was ________, Perez the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram,

5 Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was ________, Boaz the father of Obed, whose mother was ______, Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of King David. David was the father of Solomon, whose mother had been _______________.

God will forgive the darkest sin.

God will use you regardless of your past.

God will not leave anyone out.

God can heal any situation.

Let God write your story.

1. ______ Him.

(John 8:12) When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the _______ of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in _________ but will have the ______________.”

(Ephesians 3:20) Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,

2. ________ Him.

(Hebrews 4:15-16) 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive _______ and find _______ to ___________ in our time of need.

3. _________ Him.

(1 John 3:18) Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with ________ and in _________.

4. __________ Him.

(1 Timothy 1:17) Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be _______ and _______ for ever and ever. Amen.

(Hebrews 12:2

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