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THE BIRTH OF JESUS ITS UNIQUENESS AND PURPOSE Matt 1: 18 - 2: 23; Lk 1: 25 -56; 3: 1 -40 • At this time of year depictions of Jesus' birth are everywhere • False teaching is done not just among denominations, but also among members of the Lord's church • Jesus’ birth does not receive the most attention in Scriptures but it is unique in many ways and we need to understand the truth about it.
THE BIRTH OF JESUS ITS UNIQUENESS AND PURPOSE Matt 1: 18 - 2: 23; Lk 1: 25 -56; 3: 1 -40 • THE UNIQUENESS OF JESUS' BIRTH – Planned from the beginning Gen 3: 15 – One of a kind - virgin birth Matt 1: 23 – Conceived of the Holy Ghost Matt 1: 20; He was God in the flesh 1 Tim 3: 16 – Prophesied Isa 9: 6: Place Mic 5: 2; Manner Isa 7: 14; Time Dan 2: 44 – Announced by angels to shepherds in the field – Accompanied by a star in heaven – Star directed Wise Men to Jesus
THE BIRTH OF JESUS ITS UNIQUENESS AND PURPOSE Matt 1: 18 - 2: 23; Lk 1: 25 -56; 3: 1 -40 • MISCONCEPTIONS OF JESUS’ BIRTH – – No angels present at Jesus' birth Shepherds found Jesus in the manger Wise men found Jesus in a house Matt 2: 11 Comparing Lk 2 & Matt 2 Jesus was probably about two months old when wise men came – December 25 set by Bishop of Rome in 354 AD – Manger scene introduced in 1224 AD – Jesus’ birth not as significant as his death burial and resurrection
THE BIRTH OF JESUS ITS UNIQUENESS AND PURPOSE Matt 1: 18 - 2: 23; Lk 1: 25 -56; 3: 1 -40 • PURPOSE OF BIRTH SHOWN IN DEATH, BURIAL AND RESURRECTION Matt 1: 21; Heb 9: 11 -15; 10: 5 – Four books record the memorial of his death Matt 26: 26 -29; Mk 14: 22 -25; Lk 22: 19, 20; 1 Cor 11: 23 -25 – Death remembered first day of week Acts 20: 7; 1 Cor 11: 26, 27 – What is involved in this observance • Remember death, burial and resurrection Lk 22: 19, heart of Gospel 1 Cor 15: 1 -4 • Share in the death of our Lord 1 Cor 10: 14 -19 • Proclaim Christ's death 1 Cor 11: 26 • A feast of dedication 1 Cor 11: 25
THE BIRTH OF JESUS ITS UNIQUENESS AND PURPOSE Matt 1: 18 - 2: 23; Lk 1: 25 -56; 3: 1 -40 • Jesus’ birth important, because without it there would be no death • Without His death, burial and resurrection there is no hope of eternal life • Realizing what the Bible says: which would you rather observe as a RELIGIOUS holiday (holy day); the day of His birth (Bible reveals nothing in regard to observing) or His death, burial and resurrection which we are taught to observe the first day of the week
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