Here's the Point from CrossPoint Christian Church in Whittier, CA

A life full of evidence of repentance brings glory to God.

Key Verse: The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 

The message of repentance:

1. Is initiated by God (Lk 3:2)

Acts 17:30 In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

Ezequiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign Lord. Repent and live!

Matthew 4:17 From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

2. Was accompanied by baptism (Lk 3:3) 

Acts 19:3-5 So Paul asked, “Then what baptism did you receive?” “John’s baptism,” they replied. 4 Paul said, “John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. He told the people to believe in the one coming after him, that is, in Jesus.” 5 On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

3. Seeks to avoid God’s wrath (Lk 3:7)

Matthew 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

Romans 5:9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!

4. Demands true evidence (Lk 3:8)

James 2:17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.

1 Thessalonians 1:9 For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God,

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor [a]homosexuals, nor [b]sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.

Criar hijos biblicamente tiene como meta la gloria de Dios.

Versículo Clave:
Salmo 127:3 He aquí, herencia de Jehová son los hijos; Cosa de estima el fruto del vientre.

Punto Principal:

Jose y Maria, como padres, mostraron:
1. Que staban comprometidos.
2. Que eran padres normales.
3. Cariño y cuidado . 
4. Que eran valientes.

Biblical parenting has God’s glory as the goal.

Key Verse:
Psalm 127:3 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward.

Joseph and Mary’s parenting shows:

1. They were committed. 

2. They were common (normal) parents. 

3. They were caring. 

4. They were courageous.

Glorificamos a Dios con nuestras vidas cuando reflejamos su humildad.

Versículo Clave:  Salmo 149:4 "Porque Jehová tiene contentamiento en su pueblo; Hermoseará a los humildes con la salvación."

Dios muestra su humildad por medio de:

1. Un Nacimiento humilde.
2. Un grupo humilde.
3. Una ofrenda humilde. 
4. Reconocimientos humildes.
5. Un pueblo humilde

We glorify God with our lives when we reflect our Lord’s humility.

Key Verse: Psalm 149:4 "For the Lord takes pleasure in His people; He will beautify the humble with salvation."

God shows his humility through:

1. A humble birth. 
2. A humble crowd. 
3. A humble offering. 
4. Humble recognitions.
5. A humble town.

 Un propósito y privilegio mayor del Cristiano es de usar su vida para engrandecer a Dios.

Versículo Clave:  Lucas 1:46 Entonces María dijo: Engrandece mi alma al Señor;

Engrandecemos el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo:

1. Expresando humildad.
2. Expresando lo que Él ha hecho.
3. Expresando a otros lo que Dios puede hacer por ellos. 

A Christian’s greatest privilege and purpose is to magnify the Lord with our lives.

Key Verse: Luke 1:46 And Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord…”

We can magnify the name of the Lord by:

1. Expressing humility. 
2. Expressing what He has done. 
3. Expressing to others what He can do for them. 

Reconocer a Jesucristo como Señor porque es Dios en la carne, le trae gloria a Dios.

Versículo Clave:  1 Timoteo 3:16 E indiscutiblemente, grande es el misterio de la piedad: Dios fue manifestado en carne, Justificado en el Espíritu, Visto de los ángeles, Predicado a los gentiles, Creído en el mundo, Recibido arriba en gloria.

1. La mamá de nuestro señor Jesucristo.
2. Milagrosa concepción
3. El Mesias.

Recognizing Jesus as Lord because He is God in the flesh brings Him glory.

Key Verse: 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory.

1. The mother of Jesus, our Lord.

2. The miraculous conception. 

3. The Messiah.

Debemos aceptar y confiar en la soveranía de Dios para vivir por su gloria

Versículo Clave:  Job 42:2 Sé que todo lo puedes, y que nadie puede detenerte.

1. El plan de Dios para salvar pecadores.

2. Una pareja especial.

3. El problema de la pareja.

4. Una petición olvidada.

5. La provision milagrosa de Dios.