1)  Myrrh (*Note for screens: If possible, I’d like this portion of the outline to read A, 2, and D instead of A,B,C. It’s a purposeful mistake that is a reference to Home Alone. I want to hide it here for people to possibly catch the reference.)

(A)  Residue secretes from the tree and can be used in its liquid state as an oil, even used as part of an anointing oil; it can also be hardened into a resin for incense

(2) Used prominently in perfumes, cosmetics, and medicine and is still used today.

(D) Used in embalming

READ LUKE 2:1-21

2)  Jesus’ Sacrifice

a)  “a Savior” vs 11

(1)  “Sin is any want of conformity to the character of God, whether it be an act, disposition, or state. Sin is sin because it is different from what God is and God is eternally holy. Sin is always against God, even though it may be directed against human beings.” -Major Bible Themes

(2)  “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23

(3)  “The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

3)  A Prophecy Fulfilled 1-7

a)  Micah 5:2, “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.”

4)  A Joyful Announcement 8-12

a)  The purpose of this announcement is not fear, but joy!

b)  The words of this announcement are declarative

c)  The “sign” to confirm this is of God’s doing

5)  A Joyful Response 13-14

6)  Worship in Action 15-20

a)  The Shepherds proclaimed the news

b)  Mary treasured the truth and surrounding events

c)  The Shepherds glorified and praised God

7)  Jesus’ Sacrifice was intentional and purposeful

a)  The Love of God

b)  The Justice of God

8)  Jesus’ Sacrifice fulfilled prophecy

9)  Jesus’ Sacrifice is Joyful News

10)  Jesus’ Sacrifice produces a Joyful Response

11)  Jesus’ Sacrifice demands worship in action