Luke 2:1-7

I. During His life in the flesh

A. In Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-14)
B. In Judea (Matthew 2:19-23)
C. In Nazareth (Luke 4:16-30)
D. In the hearts of His brothers (John 7:1-5)
E. In the lives of the Jewish people (John 1:11; 8:37)
F. In the whole wide world (John 1:10; cf. Luke 23:12)

II. What about in your heart and life? Is there room for Jesus?

A. Has the devil robbed you of His Word? (Mark 4:3-4, 15)
B. Does peer pressure overwhelm Jesus’ influence? (Mark 4:5-6, 16-17)
C. Is Jesus crowded out by the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things? (Mark 4:7, 18-19)

III. Make room for Jesus!

A. Watch God do incredible things through you because of your commitment to Him! (Mark 4:8, 20; Philippians 1:21)
B. Give Him preeminence! (Colossians 1:18; Matthew 6:33)
1. Among family relationships (Matthew 10:37)
2. Social interactions (John 4:29)
3. Even in business dealings (Col. 3:23; Eph. 4:28)