Proclamation of the Word

Message by Pastor Joe

“The Birth of Jesus and What that Means”

PRAYER TIME / Time of Reflection

“He Shall Reign Forevermore”

Candle Lighting

“Silent Night”

Recessional

Sermon Notes

Luke 2:1 – 5 Census was ordered by Caesar Augustus so Joseph and Mary go to Bethlehem to register (God moves rulers)

Luke 2:6 & 7 While in Bethlehem Mary delivers her first born son (The Son of God) and puts Him in a manger (No room in the inn)

Luke 2:8 – 12 Angel announces to shepherds the birth of the Messiah and how to find Him

Luke 2:13 & 14 A multitude of angels praise God

Luke 2:15 & 16 Shepherds go to find the Child

Luke 2:17 – 20 Shepherds tell of the statement from the Angel about the Child. But Mary treasures and ponders these things

Luke 2:21 – 24 Jesus circumcised and then presented to the Lord

Luke 2:25 – 37 Simeon states that the Child is the “Light of Revelation to the Gentiles” and Anna says He is the One that those who are looking for the “Redemption of Jerusalem”