2. The Birth of a King P. 309-310 310, 312

3. Reconciling Differences Matthew’s genealogy – Royal right to the throne – From Joseph’s line Luke’s genealogy – Biological right to the throne – From Mary’s line

4. Life is the Light “...and the Word was God...” – God from the beginning – Creator of all things

5. Life is the Light “The Holy Spirit will come upon you and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.”

6. Life is the Light “and the Word became flesh...” Spoke his “creation” into the womb He dwelt among us Full of Grace and truth – Law comes by Moses – Accused (Law) – John 5:45

7. The Movement of Light On a mission – Gabriel is sent to Nazareth Mary... “I am the Lord’s servant” – “May your word be fulfilled”

8. The Movement of Light “Joseph, take Mary as your wife” – God’s Story differs from ours

9. The Movement of Light Full Circle – From Nazareth to Bethlehem – Bethlehem to Egypt – Egypt to Nazareth To Jerusalem

10. Directed Light General, X-ray, laser light – (Thy Word is a) lamp unto our feet To give light to them that sit in darkness (Luke 1:79) The light of the body is the eye – if the eye is evil, the body is full of darkness

11. Directed Light – Light shines into our heart Idea: wisdom and truth embodied in Christ and is imparted to “believers” To expose darkness (John 3:19-21; 1 Cor 4:5)

12. Directed Light – Light penetrates darkness John 3:16; Acts 9:3-; 2 Cor 4:6 Convict – Acts 2:37 – “they were cut to the heart...” “...it is hard for you to kick against the pricks...” – Acts 9:5

13. God’s Story God leads us to Jesus Christ He works through people to bring light to the nations

14. Their Story Their light went out Progression is that light burns out – Start strong, but finish weak – Lot of good intention

15. Our Story Believe Jesus is the Son of God – Not a “once for all” – A daily choice