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2. The Ultimate Gift Pastor Alan Ginn Chinese Grace Bible Church Sunday, December 23, 2012

3. The Ultimate Gift Pastor Alan Ginn Chinese Grace Bible Church Sunday, December 23, 2012

4. 12.23.2012 4 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

5. 12.23.2012 5 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town.

6. 12.23.2012 6 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,

7. 12.23.2012 7 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

8. 12.23.2012 8 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

9. 12.23.2012 9 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

10. 12.23.2012 10 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.

11. 12.23.2012 11 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.

12. 12.23.2012 12 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

13. 12.23.2012 13 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

14. 12.23.2012 14 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

15. 12.23.2012 15 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

16. 12.23.2012 16 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

17. 12.23.2012 17 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.

18. 12.23.2012 18 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.

19. 12.23.2012 19 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

20. 12.23.2012 20 Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

21. 12.23.2012 21 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 1B. Luke the writer was a ________ Non-Jew 1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us,

22. 12.23.2012 22 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 1B. Luke the writer was a ________ Non-Jew 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us,

23. 12.23.2012 23 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 1B. Luke the writer was a ________ Non-Jew 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus,

24. 12.23.2012 24 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 1B. Luke the writer was a ________ Non-Jew 4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught. Luke 1:1-4 (ESV)

25. 12.23.2012 25 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 2B. Luke was a ___________ Physician 14 Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas. Colossians 4:14 (ESV)

26. 12.23.2012 26 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 3B. Luke is a Gospel for the _________ Gentiles 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

27. 12.23.2012 27 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 3B. Luke is a Gospel for the _________ Gentiles 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Luke 2:1-2 (ESV)

28. 12.23.2012 28 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 4B. Luke is ____________ universal 3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

29. 12.23.2012 29 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 4B. Luke is ____________ universal 4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain.

30. 12.23.2012 30 1A.Context With Luke and the Book of Luke 4B. Luke is ____________ universal 5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” Isaiah 40:3-5 (ESV) (Quoted in Matt. 3:3; Mk. 1:3; Lk. 3:5-6; Jn. 1:23)

31. 12.23.2012 31 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

32. 12.23.2012 32 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.

33. 12.23.2012 33 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.

34. 12.23.2012 34 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.

35. 12.23.2012 35 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

36. 12.23.2012 36 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Luke 2:15-20 (ESV)

37. 12.23.2012 37 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds Apply It Go-See-Tell…W________ itnesses

38. 12.23.2012 38 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

39. 12.23.2012 39 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.

40. 12.23.2012 40 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds Apply It Go-See-Tell…W________ Glorifying/Praising God… W__________ itnesses orshipping

41. 12.23.2012 41 2A.The ___________ - Key Characters in the Story Shepherds 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

42. 12.23.2012 42 3A.The A___________ of the Good News Were Angels nnouncers 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 (ESV)

43. 12.23.2012 43 3A.The A___________ of the Good News Were Angels 1B. …was about ________ nnouncers 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (ESV) royalty

44. 12.23.2012 44 3A.The A___________ of the Good News Were Angels 1B. …was about ________ nnouncers 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, Luke 2:4 (ESV) royalty

45. 12.23.2012 45 3A.The A___________ of the Good News Were Angels 2B. …was about ________ nnouncers 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (ESV) divinity

46. 12.23.2012 46 Psalm 2:1-2 (ESV) 1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

47. 12.23.2012 47 Psalm 2:1-2 (ESV) 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying,

48. 12.23.2012 48 Psalm 2:6-9 (ESV) 6 “As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.”

49. 12.23.2012 49 Psalm 2:6-9 (ESV) 7 I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.

50. 12.23.2012 50 Psalm 2:6-9 (ESV) 8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession.

51. 12.23.2012 51 Psalm 2:6-9 (ESV) 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.”

52. 12.23.2012 52 Psalm 110:1-3 (ESV) 1 The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”

53. 12.23.2012 53 Psalm 110:1-3 (ESV) 2 The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies!

54. 12.23.2012 54 Psalm 110:1-3 (ESV) 3 Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb of the morning, the dew of your youth will be yours.

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56. 12.23.2012 56 3A.The A___________ of the Good News Were Angels 3B. …was about _________ nnouncers 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 (ESV) humanity

57. 12.23.2012 57 3A.The A___________ of the Good News Were Angels 3B. …was about _________ nnouncers 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:12 (ESV) humanity

58. 12.23.2012 58 3A.The A___________ of the Good News Were Angels 3B. …was about _________ nnouncers 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. Luke 2:16 (ESV) humanity

59. 12.23.2012 59 4A.The A_____________ of the Ultimate Gift is for all people nnouncement

60. 12.23.2012 60 4A.The A_____________ of the Ultimate Gift is for all people 1B. All people need life in a ______ nnouncement Savior 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 (ESV)

61. 12.23.2012 61 Quote It If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent an educator If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent a scientist or engineer If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent an economist

62. 12.23.2012 62 Quote It If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent an entertainer But our greatest need is love and forgiveness, So God sent a Savior

63. 12.23.2012 63 4A.The A_____________ of the Ultimate Gift is for all people 2B. All people need ___________ nnouncement to find Joy 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 (ESV)

64. 12.23.2012 64 4A.The A_____________ of the Ultimate Gift is for all people 3B. All people need ________ nnouncement peace 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” Luke 2:14 (ESV)

65. 12.23.2012 65 Jesus Gave Everything He came not to a throne, but to a manger. He lived not as a king, but as a servant. He chose not a kingdom, but a cross. He gave not just a little, but everything.

66. 12.23.2012 66 Apply It