1. Advent love
God gave His Son. Man had no claim on Him; it was a gift - an undeserved gift. Albert Barnes
December 24, 2017

3. Ephesians 1:7-9 - In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which He set forth in Christ

4. Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

5. John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.

6. 1 john 4:8
Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.

7. 1 john 4:16
So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.

8. Matthew 11:28
Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

9. Hebrews 1:14
Are they (angels) not all ministering spirits sent out to serve for the sake of those who are to inherit salvation?

10. Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.

11. Jesus still loves us
Hebrews 7:25 - Consequently, He is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

12. Jesus still loves us
2 Corinthians 5:21 - For our sake He made Him to be sin Who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

13. Death is dead
Revelation 21:24 - He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

14. John 15:9
As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Abide in My love.

15. Jesus is the reason for the season!

16. For our consideration Do you know Jesus personally?
What does God’s love mean to you?
Is there something holding you back from following the Lord entirely?
God Almighty, the Creator of heaven and earth, Ruler of all, Perfect in everyway, loves you! Dwell on this thought!

17. Prayer focus Thank You Father for loving us
Thank You for this season and for sending Your Son to redeem us
Thank You for life both now and forever
Thank You for this day and for another chance to grow and walk with You