Tom Leonard - December 24, 2014
The Real Gift of Christmas
The Real Gift of Christmas! Matthew 1:18-25 Main Point: Christmas is all about the coming Messiah Jesus, the Son of God, who put on human flesh, and is Immanuel – God with us! This is called the ‘Incarnation’ 1. The angel declares that the Holy Spirit conceived Son is to be named Jesus (‘Ye’shua’) because He will save His people from their sins. verses 20-21 Ye’shua = Yahweh saves – The Lord saves or our salvation John 3:16-17 Have you received His salvation? 2. His coming fulfills the ancient prophecy from Isaiah that the Holy Spirit conceived Son will be Immanuel = God with us. verse 23 Isaiah 7:14 3. We receive forgiveness and new life by receiving Messiah Jesus – we trust in what He has done for us, and we invite Him into our lives. John 14:16-17 Invite Him into your life today!
Scripture References: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 1:20-21, John 3:16-17, Isaiah 7:14, John 14:16-17
