1. The Blessing of Christmas
Pastor Terry Smoak

2. THE BLESSING OF CHRISTMAS THE BLESSING OF GOD’S LOVE
John 3:16 * Romans 5:8

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

4. Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

5. THE BLESSING OF CHRISTMAS
THE BLESSING OF JOY
Luke 2:10-11 * Galatians 5:22

6. Luke 2:10 – 11
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;

7. Luke 2:10 – 11
for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’”.

8. Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the spirit is love, JOY, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness”

9. THE BLESSING OF CHRISTMAS THE BLESSING OF A SAVIOR
Matthew 1:21-23 * Luke 2:10-11

10. Matthew 1:21 – 23
“She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

11. Matthew 1:21 – 23
Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:

12. Matthew 1:21 – 23
‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a Son and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which translated means, GOD WITH US.”

13. Luke 2:10 – 11
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;

14. Luke 2:10 – 11
for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord’”.

15. THE BLESSING OF CHRISTMAS
-GOD’S LOVE
-JOY
-A SAVIOR