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Matthew 1:1
Jesus is introduced as 1) Son of Abraham - the Promise of Universal Blessing (Genesis 12:1-3) 2) Son of David (also Messiah/Christ) - the Promise of Eternal Kingdom/King (Isaiah 11:1-11) 3) Jesus means "God saves." Matthew is packing all these elements of meaning in the person of Jesus Application: What is your hope/expectation today? Is it limitted in the celebration of the day(s)? Or does it include hope for his 2nd coming? The Lord Jesus came and will come again; so the advent for us means hope for his return. Are you ready when He comes? Come worship with us at our international church in Yangon, English service! Psalm 37:1-5
Delight yourself in the Lord... Where do you find your delight? Ecclesiastes 2:1; The Prodigal Son And He will give you... James 1:17; 1 Chronicles 29:14; Matthew 7:10-11 The desire of your heart. Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 3:20; Ecclesiastes 3:11 How hungry are you for His gifts? Luke 1:53; 6:35; Matthew 5:6 Learn to know what are the best gifts Matthew 9:44-45 Thanks to God for His incredible gift. 2 Corinthians 9:15 You Are Special
(John 3:16) Christmas is a season to give gifts. Have you done Christmas shopping for this year? For whom will you spend the largest amount? We want to give something special for someone special. Christmas is the time to remember that God, who created heaven and earth and is still in control of everything in there, gave us a gift. What kind of present is it? "God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life." (John 3:16) God gave us his most precious thing to each of us. There is no partiality here. But God will never force you to receive it. It's up to you. You can receive this gift or reject it. If you receive God's special gift, Jesus, you will start to experience how special you are to God. NLIF is an International church in Yangon. Come and join our English Sunday worship service. |
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