Sasan Tavassoli shares a message on the three promises of Christmas.

Starting with the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:17.

17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah.Matthew 1:17

14 Generations Abraham to David – Promise to Abraham in Genesis 12

12 The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you.2 “I will make you into a great nation,    and I will bless you;I will make your name great,    and you will be a blessing.[a]3 I will bless those who bless you,    and whoever curses you I will curse;and all peoples on earth    will be blessed through you.”[b]Gen 12

14 Generations David to Exile – Promise to David son from your line who will rule forever – Isaiah 9:6

For to us a child is born,    to us a son is given,    and the government will be on his shoulders.And he will be called    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Isaiah 9:6

14 Generations Exile to Messiah

* Waiting is a big part of the human experience.* Jesus is the fulfilment of all of God Promises through all generations.

Three Promises for Christmas

* God is faithful to his promises.* God is in control of history and our lives – God is not surprised, He is not shocked, we can trust in him and his sovereignty* God can use everyone – No one is beyond hope, noone’s life is rejected just look at the genealogy of Jesus.