Jesus’ Birth

Luke 2:1-7

Introduction

1.       Since this is the season to think about Jesus, we will spend the next four weeks preaching on Jesus, his teaching, his miracles, his death and his resurrection

2.       The whole world now dates time from the birth of Jesus

3.       The birth of Jesus signaled a new era in God’s relationship with people  

Discussion

1.       The birth of Jesus in prophecy

a.       Gen 12:3  

b.       Gen 49:10  

c.       2 Sam 7:16  

d.       Is 7:14  

e.       Is 40:3-5  

2.       The birth of Jesus in Bethlehem

a.       The situation of God’s people as part of the Roman Empire  

b.       The choice of Mary and Joseph  

c.       The announcement of the angels to Joseph – Matt 1:20-25  

d.       The announcement of the angels to Mary – Luke 1:26-38  

e.       The trip to Bethlehem – Luke 2:1-7  

f.        The announcement of the angels to the shepherds – Luke 2:8-14  

g.       The visit of the magi from the east – Matt 2:1-12  

3.       The birth of Jesus in God’s plan for our salvation

a.       Gal 5:4  

b.       God planned for His son to be a teacher – Is 42:1-4  

c.       God planned for His son to prove his mission by his miracles – Is 35:5  

d.       God planned for His son to die on the cross – Is 53  

e.       God planned for His son to be raised from the dead – Ps 16:10  

Conclusion

1.       The Glory of God revealed in the birth of Jesus is of no avail if we do not respond to what God has done

2.       As Jesus was born in Bethlehem , we must be born again in order to enter the kingdom of God

3.       There is no new birth of water and spirit until we enter the water of baptism to be united with Jesus