The gospel tells the story of the rescuing work of the Father accomplished through the redemptive work of His Son.

Matt Hayes takes us into what it means to be a part of Missions.

Keep holding fast to Jesus. He is our great high priest.

- Jesus has passed through the heavens

- Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses

- Jesus invites us to draw near

The Gospel reveals everything a believer needs in order to live a life fully pleasing to Jesus.

A gospel-driven church never gets beyond the gospel, they grow deeper and deeper in it.

The Worthiness of Jesus is the Worth of All of Life

Every believer must be resolved to know Christ and become like Him.

1. Resolve to continually acknowledge your need for growth (v. 12)

2. Resolve to continually aim at your prize ahead (v. 13-14)

3. Resolve to continually act upon the truths God reveals (v. 15-16)

The birth of Jesus is good news of great joy for all people.

Main Points:

1. The Gospel Orchestration (v. 1-7)

2. The Gospel Invitation (v. 8-15)

3. The Gospel Proclamation (v. 16-21)

In Christ's first advent, we see the tender mercy of God for those who believe.

Main Points:

1. John's Birth (v 57-66)

2. The Lord's Redemption (v. 68-75)

3. John's Mission (v. 76-80)

We should praise our amazing God for keeping his promises, even before we see the promises fulfilled.