The Gift of Jesus

THE GIFTS OF CHRISTMAS – THE GIFT OF JESUS

#1 MARY’S SURPRISE. Luke 1:26-33

The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. Luke 1:28-29 (NIV)

#2 MARY’S SURRENDER. Luke 1:34-45

“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.      Luke 1:38 (NIV)

#3 MARY’S SONG. Luke 1:46-55

And Mary said:

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is Holy.                                                                     Luke 1:46-49 (HCSB)

#4 MARY’S SON – HIS NAME IS JESUS! Luke 2:1-7

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 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. Luke 2:6-7 (NIV)

#5 UNWRAPPING THE PERFECT GIFT.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 (NIV)