12-25-2020, 11:43 AM
*RESTORATION TODAY*
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2020
*TOPIC: JESUS CHRIST HAS COME*
“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” John 1:29
*MESSAGE*
There are many unknowns about the birth of Christ. Bible scholars disagree about the exact date when Jesus was born. They also don’t know if ‘the Church of the Nativity’ (which is visited every day by pilgrims in Bethlehem) is the exact location of His birth. None of us can understand how a virgin girl could conceive a child by the power of the Holy Spirit. But we don’t have to know all the details of when, where, or how Jesus was born. All we need to know is why.
‘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). *There are only four things that matter:*
1. If Christ had not come, we wouldn’t know who God is.
2. If Christ had not come, our sins would still be unforgiven. The name Jesus means ‘Jehovah saves!’ John the Baptist called Him ‘the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world’ (John 1:29).
3. If Christ had not come, our prayers would be unanswered. In Bible days, you needed a priest to petition God on your behalf. But Jesus is our High Priest who understands our weaknesses, because he faced all of the same temptations we do face, but did not sin. This is why we go boldly to His throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace each time we need it. (Hebrews 4:15-16).
4. If Christ had not come the first time, we wouldn’t have the promise that He will return a second time to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for Him (Hebrews 9:28).
As we celebrate His birth today, let us focus on those four things, and thank God for His Son. Christ has come.
*ACTION POINT*
?️ As you celebrate Christmas, take a few minutes (either alone or with friends and family) to reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth, and give thanks for our salvation through Him
*SCRIPTURES*
Hebrews 4:15-16; 9:28; John 3:16; Matthew 1:18-25
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for sending Jesus to come and die for our sins;
2. Lord Jesus, thank You for paying the price for the forgiveness of our sins;
3. Lord, take me deeper in my walk with You;
4. Father, empower me to grow in grace in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
Neh. 13, Zech. 9-10, Rev. 17
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2020
*TOPIC: JESUS CHRIST HAS COME*
“The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” John 1:29
*MESSAGE*
There are many unknowns about the birth of Christ. Bible scholars disagree about the exact date when Jesus was born. They also don’t know if ‘the Church of the Nativity’ (which is visited every day by pilgrims in Bethlehem) is the exact location of His birth. None of us can understand how a virgin girl could conceive a child by the power of the Holy Spirit. But we don’t have to know all the details of when, where, or how Jesus was born. All we need to know is why.
‘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). *There are only four things that matter:*
1. If Christ had not come, we wouldn’t know who God is.
2. If Christ had not come, our sins would still be unforgiven. The name Jesus means ‘Jehovah saves!’ John the Baptist called Him ‘the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world’ (John 1:29).
3. If Christ had not come, our prayers would be unanswered. In Bible days, you needed a priest to petition God on your behalf. But Jesus is our High Priest who understands our weaknesses, because he faced all of the same temptations we do face, but did not sin. This is why we go boldly to His throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace each time we need it. (Hebrews 4:15-16).
4. If Christ had not come the first time, we wouldn’t have the promise that He will return a second time to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for Him (Hebrews 9:28).
As we celebrate His birth today, let us focus on those four things, and thank God for His Son. Christ has come.
*ACTION POINT*
?️ As you celebrate Christmas, take a few minutes (either alone or with friends and family) to reflect on the miracle of Jesus’ birth, and give thanks for our salvation through Him
*SCRIPTURES*
Hebrews 4:15-16; 9:28; John 3:16; Matthew 1:18-25
*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for sending Jesus to come and die for our sins;
2. Lord Jesus, thank You for paying the price for the forgiveness of our sins;
3. Lord, take me deeper in my walk with You;
4. Father, empower me to grow in grace in the name of Jesus.
*THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR*
Neh. 13, Zech. 9-10, Rev. 17