I. The timing of the birth of Christ shows us God's sovereignty over the world, vv1-3. II. The place of the birth of Christ show us God's providence in our lives, vv4-5. III. The manner of the birth of Christ shows us God's humility, vv6-7. 

I. We must listen to the Word of God, v11. II. We must fear the Word of God, v12. III. We must see that we can’t escape the Word of God, v13. IV. Our only hope is the Word of God made flesh. 

The birth of John the Baptist, and Zechariah's song of praise. I. The responsiveness of God’s people, vv57-66. II. The effectiveness of God’s discipline, vv 59-64. III. The prophecy of God’s Redeemer, vv67-75. IV. The purpose of John’s ministry, vv76-80.

I. The rest which God provides. II. The rest which God's Word offers us. III. The rest which God's people are to offer to others.

I. The Fellowship of Christians, vv39-41. II. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit, vv41-45. III. The Faithfulness of God, vv46-56.

I. We need to help one another, v13. II. We need to hold on to Jesus, vv14-15. III. We need to be honest about disobedience and unbelief, vv16-19

I. The humble circumstances of the Son, vv26-30. II. The exalted status of the Son, vv31-33. III. The supernatural conception of the Son, vv34-37. IV. The model servant of the Son, v38

A tested, hardened, straying, evil and unbelieving heart that falls away from the living God. I. Be warned by Israel's unbelief, vv7-11. II. Examine your own heart, vv7-11. III. Don't fall away, v12.