The Other Story of Christmas - Mark Brauss

☼ Paradox → A Sign …. Isaiah 7:14 / Matthew 1:22-23

  

☼ A Time for Celebration …. Luke 2:9-10

 

      ◊ God loves you.

 

 

     ◊ God is with you.

 

 

     ◊ God is for you.

  

 

☼ A Time for Salvation ….. Luke 2:11-12

 

      ⌂ 3 Big Questions….

 

1. The question of existence….

 

               → Why am I alive?

 

 

2. The question of significance…..

 

              → Does my life matter?

 

 

3. The question of intention …..

 

             → What is my purpose?

  

 

      ⌂ Freedom from ….

 

          □ The Guilt of the Past

 

 

□ Bitterness and Resentment

 

 

□ The Expectations of Others

 

 

□ The Fear of Death

 

 

 

☼ A Time for Peace …. Luke 2:13-14

 

 

• James 4:1-2

 

 

• Philippians 4:6-7

 

  

      ⌂ Jesus offers you peace with God.

 

 

      ⌂ Jesus offers you the peace of God.

 

 

      ⌂ Jesus shows you how to make peace with others.