2. God’s Favor Is On You! Luke 2:8-15

3. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ~ Luke 2:8-9

4. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. ~ Lk. 2:10-12

5. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 GREAT (Greek): “Megas” Great; Greatest; fiercely great; most important; severely, surprising; terribly, too much. JOY (Greek): “Chara” Joy; Delight; Rejoicing

6. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. ~ Luke 2:10-12

7. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.” ~ Luke 2:13-14

8. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 FAVOR (Greek): “ FAVOR (Greek) “Eudokia” Desire; favor; good pleasure; good will; kind intention; well pleased. Root word: chosen gladly; prefer; taken pleasure in

9. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 I am God’s son/daughter. (John 1:12) I am Jesus’ friend. (John 15:15) I am chosen and adopted by God. (Eph. 1:3-8; Rom. 8:15-16) I am dearly loved. (Col. 3:12) I am free from condemnation. (Rom. 8:1) God works for my good in all circumstances. (Rom. 8:28) I cannot be separated from the love of God. (Rom. 8:31-39)

10. The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29 I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. (2 Tim. 1:7) I am dead to sin and alive to God in Jesus. (Rom. 6:11) I am a new creation because I am in Christ. (2 Cor. 5:17) GOD’S FAVOR IS ON ME!