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The Birth of Our Lord: Tradition, Scripture, and Our Response

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The Birth of Our Lord: Tradition, Scripture, and Our Response

I. Christmas traditions, but not in the Scriptures

    A. Joseph and Mary traveled to Bethlehem on a donkey
    B. Turned away by innkeepers; stayed in a stable outside
    C. The shepherds followed the star to see the infant Jesus
    D. Three kings from the Orient traveled on camels to see the baby Jesus the night He was born

II. The Biblical record of Jesus’ birth

    A. Matthew 1:18-2:16
    B. Mark – silent about the birth of Jesus
    C. Luke 2:1-20 (cf. Luke 1:30-33; Micah 5:2; Isaiah 7:14)
    D. John 1:1, 14 (cf. Philippians 2:7-8; 1 Timothy 3:16)

III. His glory does not end in Bethlehem

    A. A momentous event in history
    B. Jesus grew up (Luke 2:52), lived a life of perfection (Matthew 5:17; Hebrews 4:15), and shed His blood for the remission of sins (Matthew 26:28)
    C. Nor does His glory end at Calvary; He was raised from the dead! (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
    D. What now? (Romans 6:3-6; Luke 2:17, 20; Matthew 28:19-20; 2 Corinthians 6:2)
Daily Devotional

Read the New Testament in a year, one chapter a day, five days a week

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Day 127/260: Read Matthew 2

Herod was “troubled” because he knew he was in trouble. The wise men from the East came looking for “He who has been born King of the Jews.” Herod knew his time was coming to an end.

Isn’t that the way it is with all of us, though? When we hear about Jesus and what He demands of His followers, our time is coming to an end. Our time becomes His time; our will becomes His will. If not, we cannot truly call ourselves His disciples.

There are many songs that speak to our complete devotion to the Lord, songs such as “Have Thine Own Way” and “None of Self and All of Thee.” In 1896, Judson W. Van De Venter penned “All to Jesus I Surrender.”

All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

Are we willing to surrender all, or are we troubled at the mere mention of the One who should replace ourselves as the King of our life?

Memory (Copy into a notebook 5-10 times)

Matthew 5:9. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

Pray

Pray for a stronger commitment to the Lord; pray for strength in surrendering all to the Savior.