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The First Christmas Gift
Luke 2:1-7
Think of the first Christmas and what it means to us. Many have a tree up in their home. The tree represents Jesus Crucified. He died on the Cross, which was a tree. What do the lights on the tree represent? That light was given to the world. What is under the tree? Gifts. God’s gift was given to us, Jesus Christ. What does the greenness of the tree represent? New life. Jesus life was offered so we could have life eternal.
Read Luke 2:1-7 at http://www.biblegateway.com/
Jesus was the first born of Mary (Mariam in the Greek). God used Mary to birth God in human form. He received flesh and walk among us on earth, as Jesus the Christ.
A Humble Gift
Jesus was born as a King. A humble gift given from God to the world. He had no real parents. The Holy Spirit conceived Jesus in Mary. Jesus said he came to Serve God and be a light for many (see John 6:38,33).
The plan for all of this began in eternity past, among the Triune Godhead.
A Sacrificial Gift
Jesus was a needed gift. Sinful man needed a Savior, and God’ provided it. He would be a ransom for many. The only one who could do the job and the only one God would accept. Man sinned so a Man had to shed his blood for the remission of sins. Only Jesus was the perfect Man, being both fully God and Man. The divine wrapped in human flesh. Only the perfect One could offer himself as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins.
A Perfect Gift
God gave the perfect gift – Jesus Christ. The sacrifice God required had to be without blemish or disease. Sin is a disease, but Jesus has no sin, and was perfect, which is what the Law required for the remission of sins, by the shedding of a perfect and innocent one.
A Precious Gift
It came from God and is valuable. A treasure! This precious gift would save the people from their sins, the penalty and wrath God has to dish out was dished out onto Jesus so that we could receive His Righteousness and we could go free, justice can be satisfied.
A Wrapped Gift
God wrapped himself in a human body of flesh. He was revealed to the world. You say God unwrapped the gift when Jesus was born. I would say God unwrapped the gift (after the work was “finished”) … Jesus rose from the dead, and it was revealed when the stone to the tomb was rolled away and the tomb cloths were laid there unwrapped. The gift, as all gifts are, is free. The gift was now available to all, because of His death and resurrection we can be free.
A Spiritual Gift
The people could see and communicate with God on earth. Jesus is the one gift we have that can’t be taken away from us. The one gift we can give to others, and still have ourselves. He is the one gift and only one I have the right to worship. We don’t worship idols that are made of wood, money, sports, or a philosophy of my own making. Time takes its toll on the things we value, or we don’t value anymore. But not Jesus! He never wears out, and his gift never loses value. If you are saved, He paid for your sins and He loves you, He is always the same, He never changes. He needs no restoring, but we do. He restored us, and He fixes us when we mess up. God’s gift never needs to be fixed or restored.
A Universal Gift
Given first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles, this gift is to be spread around the world. It is The Gospel that Saves. The Father sent Him to save those lost in their sin. To redeem them from the curse of the fall and the Law. Jesus work made it possible to redeem us, to purchase us with His blood. He died with arms open outstretched to the world, as if saying “Come place your trust in me.”
An Eternal Gift
No matter what happens in life, our salvation never changes, it is eternal. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit. Jesus is eternal and so is the gift of salvation. He will always be there. He will help us through all situations, we must rely on him and seek our strength and comfort in Him, and him alone.
A Love Gift
God promised us this gift, and He always keeps his word. We can see this by looking at history, written for us in the Bible. He moved people, nations and brought every prophecy to fulfillment. He keeps his promises. There is no disappointment in this gift. Jesus died for you, proving His love. He paid our sin debt in full, and if you receive this free gift you’ll begin to understand what true love really is.
Receive the Gift
If you have not received this gift from God, on God’s terms, through the Gospel message, please consider receiving it today. Jesus offers an eternal gift. If you are not saved, or are not sure (for sure) if you will go to heaven when you die, please know and understand the Gospel message http://www.needGod.com/ , and receive Jesus Christ as the free Gift God offers to you.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
If you have received this gift, then rejoice with us this Christmas day, Our Savior and King has come and made us his own. We are children of God and are adopted into His family. Make sure you pass this message on to all those you know and love. This is the gift that keeps on giving. Forward this message to them today.
Our family wishes you, and yours, a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
The Gospel explained
New life in Christ video
*Information gathered from and adapted by the message from Charles Stanley
Luke 2:1-7
Think of the first Christmas and what it means to us. Many have a tree up in their home. The tree represents Jesus Crucified. He died on the Cross, which was a tree. What do the lights on the tree represent? That light was given to the world. What is under the tree? Gifts. God’s gift was given to us, Jesus Christ. What does the greenness of the tree represent? New life. Jesus life was offered so we could have life eternal.
Read Luke 2:1-7 at http://www.biblegateway.com/
Jesus was the first born of Mary (Mariam in the Greek). God used Mary to birth God in human form. He received flesh and walk among us on earth, as Jesus the Christ.
A Humble Gift
Jesus was born as a King. A humble gift given from God to the world. He had no real parents. The Holy Spirit conceived Jesus in Mary. Jesus said he came to Serve God and be a light for many (see John 6:38,33).
The plan for all of this began in eternity past, among the Triune Godhead.
A Sacrificial Gift
Jesus was a needed gift. Sinful man needed a Savior, and God’ provided it. He would be a ransom for many. The only one who could do the job and the only one God would accept. Man sinned so a Man had to shed his blood for the remission of sins. Only Jesus was the perfect Man, being both fully God and Man. The divine wrapped in human flesh. Only the perfect One could offer himself as a sacrifice for the forgiveness of sins.
A Perfect Gift
God gave the perfect gift – Jesus Christ. The sacrifice God required had to be without blemish or disease. Sin is a disease, but Jesus has no sin, and was perfect, which is what the Law required for the remission of sins, by the shedding of a perfect and innocent one.
A Precious Gift
It came from God and is valuable. A treasure! This precious gift would save the people from their sins, the penalty and wrath God has to dish out was dished out onto Jesus so that we could receive His Righteousness and we could go free, justice can be satisfied.
A Wrapped Gift
God wrapped himself in a human body of flesh. He was revealed to the world. You say God unwrapped the gift when Jesus was born. I would say God unwrapped the gift (after the work was “finished”) … Jesus rose from the dead, and it was revealed when the stone to the tomb was rolled away and the tomb cloths were laid there unwrapped. The gift, as all gifts are, is free. The gift was now available to all, because of His death and resurrection we can be free.
A Spiritual Gift
The people could see and communicate with God on earth. Jesus is the one gift we have that can’t be taken away from us. The one gift we can give to others, and still have ourselves. He is the one gift and only one I have the right to worship. We don’t worship idols that are made of wood, money, sports, or a philosophy of my own making. Time takes its toll on the things we value, or we don’t value anymore. But not Jesus! He never wears out, and his gift never loses value. If you are saved, He paid for your sins and He loves you, He is always the same, He never changes. He needs no restoring, but we do. He restored us, and He fixes us when we mess up. God’s gift never needs to be fixed or restored.
A Universal Gift
Given first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles, this gift is to be spread around the world. It is The Gospel that Saves. The Father sent Him to save those lost in their sin. To redeem them from the curse of the fall and the Law. Jesus work made it possible to redeem us, to purchase us with His blood. He died with arms open outstretched to the world, as if saying “Come place your trust in me.”
An Eternal Gift
No matter what happens in life, our salvation never changes, it is eternal. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit. Jesus is eternal and so is the gift of salvation. He will always be there. He will help us through all situations, we must rely on him and seek our strength and comfort in Him, and him alone.
A Love Gift
God promised us this gift, and He always keeps his word. We can see this by looking at history, written for us in the Bible. He moved people, nations and brought every prophecy to fulfillment. He keeps his promises. There is no disappointment in this gift. Jesus died for you, proving His love. He paid our sin debt in full, and if you receive this free gift you’ll begin to understand what true love really is.
Receive the Gift
If you have not received this gift from God, on God’s terms, through the Gospel message, please consider receiving it today. Jesus offers an eternal gift. If you are not saved, or are not sure (for sure) if you will go to heaven when you die, please know and understand the Gospel message http://www.needGod.com/ , and receive Jesus Christ as the free Gift God offers to you.
The Gift That Keeps On Giving
If you have received this gift, then rejoice with us this Christmas day, Our Savior and King has come and made us his own. We are children of God and are adopted into His family. Make sure you pass this message on to all those you know and love. This is the gift that keeps on giving. Forward this message to them today.
Our family wishes you, and yours, a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
The Gospel explained
New life in Christ video
This resource may help bring you to the conclusion that God is the Creator, Jesus is the Savior and Christianity is the only truth. And that you need Jesus, today, right this minute.
*Information gathered from and adapted by the message from Charles Stanley
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