Were You Aware That…..?

Early Christians in the early days did not celebrate the birth of Jesus as an annual observance. Most Protestant churches did not begin celebrating Christmas until the 19th century. Now this does not in any way demean the importance of the birth of Jesus Christ, because it is something we should think about often (certainly more than once a year). After all, His birth was prophesied by…..

1. Isaiah – (Isaiah 9:6-7)
2. Micah – (Micah 5:1-5)

The significance of Jesus’ birth is that God has dwelt among men, and established His kingdom or reign that now reaches to the ends of the earth. Next, notice its significance of God’s promises….

1. To Joseph – (Matthew 1:18-21)
2. To John the Baptist – (John 1:29)
3. To Mary – (Luke 1:26-35)

Again, the significance of Jesus’ birth is that God was about to establish His kingdom, which He promised through His prophets and His angels. But also, He came to save us from sin and the wrath to come! This was proclaimed through…..

1. Angels – (Luke 2:8-14)
2. Simeon – (Luke 2:25-32)
3. Anna – (Luke 2:36-38)