1. The Christmas Story ITS About JESUS And You..... For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

2. The Christmas Story The prophets spoke of Jesus... For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

3. The Christmas Story The prophets spoke of Jesus... Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the L ORD of hosts will perform this. Isaiah 9:7

4. The Christmas Story The prophets spoke of Jesus... The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel. Isaiah 9:8

5. The Christmas Story The prophets spoke of Jesus... Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

6. The Christmas Story The prophets spoke of Jesus... And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: Isaiah 11:1

7. The Christmas Story The prophets spoke of Jesus... And the spirit of the L ORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the L ORD ; Isaiah 11:2

8. The Christmas Story Who is JESUS In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men John 11-4

9. The Christmas Story Who is JESUS And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. John 1:14

10. The Christmas Story Who is JESUS Who (Jesus God’s dear Son) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: Colossians 1:15-16

11. The Christmas Story Who is JESUS And he (Jesus) is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; Colossians 1:17-19

12. The Christmas Story How it Happened Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. Matthew 1:18-19

13. The Christmas Story How it Happened But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1:20-21

14. The Christmas Story How it Happened Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Matthew 1:22-23

15. The Christmas Story How it Happened Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. Matthew 1:24-25

16. The Christmas Story How it Happened And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. and said unto her, And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Luke 1: 26-28

17. The Christmas Story How it Happened And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. Luke 1:29-31

18. The Christmas Story How it Happened He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Luke 1:32-33

19. The Christmas Story How it Happened Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. Luke 1:34-35

20. The Christmas Story How it Happened And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren. For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:36-37 See angel Gabriel is bragging on the Lord....

21. The Christmas Story How it Happened And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea,.... Luke 2:1-4

22. The Christmas Story How it Happened.... unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Luke 2:4-6

23. The Christmas Story How it Happened And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7

24. The Christmas Story How it Happened And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Luke 2:8-9

25. The Christmas Story How it Happened And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11

26. The Christmas Story How it Happened And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Luke 2:12-13

27. The Christmas Story How it Happened Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:14-16

28. The Christmas Story How it Happened Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Luke 2:14-16

29. The Christmas Story Hymns (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!" Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th' angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"

30. The Christmas Story Hymns (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) Christ, by highest heav'n adored: Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the favored one. Veil'd in flesh, the Godhead see; Hail, th'incarnate Deity: Pleased, as man, with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"

31. The Christmas Story (Hymns) Hymns (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace! Hail the Son of righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King. Hail, the heaven-born Prince of peace! Hail the Son of righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, Risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King.

32. The Christmas Story Hymns (Joy To the World) 1.) Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing.

33. The Christmas Story Hymns (Joy To the World) 2. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy.

34. The Christmas Story Hymns(Joy To the World) 3. No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found.

35. The Christmas Story Hymns(Joy To the World) 4. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love.

36. The Christmas Story Hymns (Angels from the realms of glory) Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye who sang creation’s story Now proclaim Messiah’s birth. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

37. The Christmas Story Hymns (Angels from the realms of glory) Shepherds, in the field abiding, Watching o’er your flocks by night, God with us is now residing; Yonder shines the infant light: Refrain Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

38. The Christmas Story Hymns(Angels from the realms of glory) Sages, leave your contemplations, Brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen His natal star. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

39. The Christmas Story Hymns(Angels from the realms of glory) Saints, before the altar bending, Watching long in hope and fear; Suddenly the Lord, descending, In His temple shall appear. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

40. The Christmas Story Hymns(Angels from the realms of glory) Sinners, wrung with true repentance, Doomed for guilt to endless pains, Justice now revokes the sentence, Mercy calls you; break your chains. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

41. The Christmas Story Hymns (Angels from the realms of glory) Though an Infant now we view Him, He shall fill His Father’s throne, Gather all the nations to Him; Every knee shall then bow down: Refrain Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

42. The Christmas Story Hymns(Angels from the realms of glory) All creation, join in praising God, the Father, Spirit, Son, Evermore your voices raising To th’eternal Three in One. Refrain Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.

43. The Christmas Story How it affects us Christmas is about Jesus Christ and you. At, Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus but he was born for a reason: to give you and me eternal life. He says anyone who believes in him has this eternal life

44. The Christmas Story How it affects us Eternal life is the life of God. The indestructible, and imperishable and faultless life of God and it's given freely to all who would believe. He came to die for us that we may have this life. And if you accept his Lordship believing that God raised him from the dead you shall be saved. To receive salvation click on the link below: www.wordfestival.org/receivejesus.html www.wordfestival.org/receivejesus.html

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