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Welcome to the Season of Miracles
A. Welcome to the Season of Miracles
A. Welcome to the Season of Miracles
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The miracle of the virgin mother
2. The miracle of the manger and messengers
3. The miracle of the magi
B. Each of These Miracles Teaches Us Something About God
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We can correctly conclude these are messages of Christmas
2. Today let us consider the miracle of the virgin mother
3. It is a message of promises, provision, and peace
C. What Christmas Says to Us About the Virgin Birth
God is the Great Promise-Maker
After creation came the fall and then the promise of redemption.
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The promise is of a redeemer
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The promise is of a redeemer
b.
The serpent's head was to be bruised
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The work of the enemy would be undone
2. What did the promise of redemption entail?
2. What did the promise of redemption entail?
a. God's love would cause Him to provide a Savior for sinners
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God's grace would bring salvation to those who don't deserve it
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The virgin birth would announce the coming of the Redeemer (v.
14)
God is the Great Problem-Solver
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The promise of redemption called for a Savior
2. This Savior was to be born of a virgin (v.
14)
Isaiah 7:14
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Consider the creation of Adam and Eve
a. Consider the creation of Adam and Eve
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All people since that time came by procreation
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The virgin birth stands alone: a special miracle and a sign
3. Miracles are no problem to God; He specializes in them
4. The virgin birth says God is big enough to solve all our problems
5. Gabriel answered Mary, "With God nothing shall be impossible" ()
Luke 1;37
God is the Great Peace-Maker
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This Virgin-born One was to be called “Immanuel”
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The meaning of the name is "God with us"
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Man, separated from God, is to be united with Him
2. This virgin-born Savior would redeem us at the cross
3. "Peace, good will toward men" would be the message of Christ's birth ()
4. We have peace with God through faith in this virgin-born Savior ()
4. We have peace with God through faith in this virgin-born Savior ()
Romans 5:1
5. Personal peace comes through full surrender to Him ()
5. Personal peace comes through full surrender to Him ()
Philippians 4:5-7
6. Peace on earth will come when Christ returns to reign ()
6. Peace on earth will come when Christ returns to reign ()
A. Come to Christ in Faith and Find Peace
B. Share the Good News of His Peace Every Day
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