The Messiah that Came to Bethlehem

The Messiah that Came to Bethlehem

Passages from Luke & Matthew’s Gospel

Theme:  May each of us remove the clutter, distractions, and busyness from the season to think more about His presence and less about the presents. 

Three types of people today:

            ·      Those who do not see the gift – Bethlehem

            ·      Those who say, “I don’t need the gift” – Joseph

            ·      Those who say, “I see the gift, but I don’t deserve it”  - Mary

Bethlehem reminds us:

            ·      God has chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise

            ·      It does not take a big place to do big things, it only takes a big God

            ·      We are to busy and distracted

            ·      That our lives are over crowded

            

Joseph reminds us:

           ·      We may not know what we need, but God does

            ·      Obedience is better than understanding

Mary reminds us:

         Even when we don’t deserve the gift, God still offers it to us