Christ Must (or the Best of Us)

What are the focal points of our Jesus-centered celebration of Christmas?

1. 1. The birth of Christ: His birth on this earth meant that we were able to be born again ourselves. When He was born, he was called Immanuel – God is with us.
   2. Wise men: We can be the wise men when we follow His commands.
   3. Angels: They are there to minister to us. We also never know when we may encounter them and should entertain them.
   4. A Tree: The Christmas tree is symbolic of the cross. Scripture refers to the cross as a tree. We put lights on the tree – Christ is the light of the world. Red decorations on the tree symbolize the blood of Christ, which washes all our sins away.
   5. Exchange of Gifts: Jesus gives us many good gifts:
      1. Grace & truth
      2. Living Water
      3. The Holy Spirit
      4. The perfect example
      5. His Word
      6. His glory
      7. True bread
      8. Eternal life

      In exchange, He wants our bodies & lives as gifts.

   6. Family
   7. New Beginnings

Key Scriptures: John 3, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, Matthew 1:23; 7:24, Hebrews 13:2, Acts 5:30; 10:39, John 1:17; 4:10; 7:37-39; 13:15; 17:14; 17:22, Romans 12:1