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Series: “Christmas Questions That Deserve Answers”
Message #2
Message Title: “What is So Special About This Baby?”
Scripture Text: Luke 2:1-7; Philippians 2:5-11
INTRODUCTION:
What is so special about this baby?
He is the center of our history—even our calendar is based on the date of the arrival of our Savior.
Through the event of Christmas, God divided history completely!
(Luke 2:1-7)
What is so special about this baby?
Let’s go to Philippians 2 to find out.
(Phil.
2:5-11)
I- THE RELEVANCE OF THE CHRIST CHILD: GOD CAME TO EARTH! (Philippians 2:5-6)
A. No other birth has ever borne the impact upon creation this baby’s birth did.
1.
In fact, no other event in human history has impacted humankind as did the birth of Jesus.
a. Man landing on the moon doesn’t compare.
2. This event was so impactful because of the child’s identity.
(Philippians 2:5-6a) You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.
a.
If Jesus of Nazareth had been a mere mortal, his birth would not have borne the importance that it did.
(1) Many great men and women have lived on this earth, but none of them have altered the course of human history as did Jesus.
Kings and presidents
Teachers and philosophers
Inventors and athletes
(2) There are people who say that Jesus was a good man or a prophet.
The problem is that He never claimed to be a prophet or a good man—He claimed to be God!
b.
In verse 6, Paul plainly states that Christ Jesus was God.
(1) Christmas is all about God invading the Earth!
B. No other child born among men has ever been as special as he.
1. Jesus is God.
a.
In fact, He has ALWAYS been God.
(Colossians 1:15-17)
1. Christ is the visible image of the invisible God.
a.
He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation.
b.
Through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth.
2.
He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world.
a. Everything was created through him and for him.
b.
He existed before anything else.
c.
He holds all creation together.
▪ Jesus’ story doesn’t begin in the manger.
▪ He existed before all of creation.
3.
There has never been a time when Jesus did not exist.
(John 1:1-3)
▪ Jesus said: “If you have seen me, you have seen the Father.”
II- THE REALITY OF THE CHRIST CHILD: GOD BECAME A MAN.
(Philippians 2:7)
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.
A- This baby was special because of what he gave up.
“he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave...”
1. Jesus gave up all of his divine privileges.
a.
He gave up being served by angels in order to become a servant.
b.
He gave up his position of power at the father’s right hand and submitted himself to the unjust authority of sinful man.
B- This baby was special because of what he became.
“was born as a human being.”
1- Jesus became a human being
a- Jesus wasn’t just God, but he was also 100% human.
(1) How was He like us?
▪ He was born like us (Luke 2:1-7)
(He wasn’t a spirit that just appeared, He didn’t come down in a UFO, He didn’t come dressed as a King—instead He was born in manger in a humble village)
▪ He grew up like us (Luke 2:51-52)
Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and all the people.
▪ He was tempted like us (Hebrews 4:15)
▪ He suffered like we do (Matthew 26:38)
III- The Reason for the Christ Child: Jesus Came to Die.
(Philippians 2:7-8)
When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
Why did He die?
A. Because He loves us.
(Romans 5:6-8)
B- To pay the price for our evil.
(1 Peter 2:24)
III- The Result of the Christ Child: Jesus is the exalted King! (Philippians 2:9-11)
9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
A- This baby is special because God has proclaimed it so.
“Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names...” (Philippians 2:9)
1- God the Father has given Jesus a higher position than all others.
a.
All power and authority are his (Matthew 28:18)
2- God the father has proclaimed that Jesus’s name is more important than all others.
a. Jesus is coming back as King of Kings and Lord of Lords! (Revelation 19:11-16)
B- Every individual that has ever lived will recognize how special Jesus is.
10 “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,”
11 “and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
1- One day EVERYONE will see and recognize Him declaring Him to be Lord.
2- Individuals will either willingly trust in Jesus as Savior and confess him as Lord now or bow and confess his Lordship at His return as He exercises judgment upon them for their rebellion against Him.
• On that day, some will declare that with joy, but others will do so with tears.
The question is not will you do so, but when!
3- My counsel: Trust in and confess Him now.
(Romans 10:9-10) If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
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