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Christmas Lesson # 4 SEVEN SPECIAL BLESSINGS AT CHRISTMAS By: Sherman Harper TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The sudden switch from worldly, fleshly, suggestive, senseless, sounding fury signifying nothing; to the beautiful meaningful message of Christmas. I. SONG WE CAN SING Luke 2 A. Joy to the world, the Lord has come. B. Amazing Grace that saved - I’ve Been to Calvary. C. There is joy in my heart - I’ve got that old-time Religion. II. STAR WE CAN FOLLOW Matt. 2:9 A. Something we can look to - not a flashing meteorite. B. Something we can lean on - dependable, durable. C. Something we can be led by that will not fail. III. SCRIPTURES WE CAN TRUST Matt. 2:15 A. Author who knows in detail. B. Authority that cannot be questioned. C. Action that still works. IV. SPIRIT WE CAN OBEY Matt. 3:16-17 A. His call for salvation. B. His commission in service. C. His comfort in sorrow. V. WE NEED A SERVICE WE CAN ENJOY Luke 2:9-10 A. Keep your eyes on Jesus. B. Keep your ears in tune with Jesus. C. Keep your mind on Jesus. VI. SAINTS WE CAN LOVE I John 2:10 A. We need each other’s prayers.
James 5:16. B. We need each other’s presence. C. We need each other as partners. VII. SAVIOUR WE CAN WORSHIP Matt. 2:2 A. We worship Him because of His Person - the Lord. B. We worship Him because of His pardon - forgive all sin. C. We worship Him because of His position - Eternal God.
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