December 14, 2008
The Remarkable Families of Christmas! Pt 2
Mike Fritscher, pastor
I. Mary – A Woman Who Believed! (Luke 1:26-38)
A. She Manifests God's Grace! v.28 Hail Favored One!
What Grace Does! Titus 2:11-14
B. She Manifests God's Presence! v.28 God is with You!
Exodus 33:16 "For how then can it be known that I have found favor in Your sight, I and Your people? Is it not by Your going with us, so that we, I and Your people, may be distinguished from all the other people who are upon the face of the earth?"
C. She Believes God! v.38
• Concerning An Impossible Word!
• Concerning the Son that will be born!
Elizabeth 's Testimony – Luke 1:39-45
She Worships! vs.46-55
II. Joseph- A Righteous Man Who Obeyed!
Matthew 1:1
A. Faithful to God's Standard of Righteousness!
1. Joseph Walked With God! (relationship)
Genesis 6:9 These are {the records of} the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God.
2. Joseph Walked By Faith!
Romans 1:17 For in it {the} righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "But the righteous {man} shall live by faith."
3. Joseph Practiced Righteousness! 1 John 3:7-10
An Example Jesus would follow - John 8:3-11
B. Faithful to Obey God's Word! Matthew 1:20-25
Matthew 12:48 But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said, "Who is My mother and who are My brothers?" 49 And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, "Behold My mother and My brothers! 50 "For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother."
Some Principles For You!
1. Believe God's Word Concerning You!
2. Believe God's Word Concerning Your Children.
3. Commit Your Life and Family to a Standard of Righteousness.
4. Commit Yourself to Hear and Obey the Word of God. |
