Our emphasis should not be on the manger of Jesus, but the cross of Jesus Then Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but.

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Our emphasis should not be on the manger of Jesus, but the cross of Jesus Then Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me.” John 12:44

Errors of Christmas Traditions House – Not Stable (Matt 2:11) “3” Wise men, Gifts ($$, Shirt, Tie) Time – Shepherds (Luke 2:8, Nov 1 st ) Celebration of Birth (Matt 28:20; 15:8-9; Col 3:17; Gal 1:8-9; 4:9-10; 2 John 9)

We Are Not meaning Jesus’ birth L uke 2:10-20 nying the virgin birth M att 1:18-25; Luke 1:34 stroying prophecy Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9:6 moting Mary Luke 1:26-31, fending “our” views Isaiah 8:20; 1 Cor 4:6

Jesus Emphasized “Sign” M atthew 12:38-40 “Things of God” M atthew 16:21-23 Purpose of His Coming J ohn 12:27, Prophecy is fulfilled L uke 22:37; 24:25-27, 44-46

Apostles Emphasized Peter Acts 2:22-36; 3:13-15; 4:2 Where’s the emphasis – Jesus’ birth or death? Paul Acts 13:26-39; 17:2-3; 18:4-6 Where’s the emphasis – Jesus’ birth or death? The Epistles 1 Peter 1:3, 18-19; 2:24; 1 Cor 15:1-4 Where’s the emphasis – Jesus’ birth or death?

What the Cross Shows Us Enormity, Awfulness of Sin! The Love of God J ohn 3:16; 1 John 4:9-10 Grace of God in Christ 2 Cor 8:9 That Jesus was Born Gal 4:4; Heb 2:9 We believe He was born! Emphasis is on His death, burial, and resurrection!

1 Cor 15:3-4

Romans 6:3-17