The Christmas Story. Christ the Messiah. Jesus Christ, God’s Beloved Son
Almighty God gives to the world. Jesus Christ. His one. His only beloved Son.
O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining,
It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
’Til He appears and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices,
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees; O hear the Angel voices!
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night, O Holy night, O night divine!(John Sullivan, 1843)
Introduction. God’s love story to the world culminates at Christmastime. This oh! special time.
Christmastime. When all people throughout Christendom celebrate their Messiah’s birth. When young and old. Poor and rich. Male and female. People of all nations unite in love and in hope and in peace. For this short period all Christendom unite in one voice. For this short time, we with God’s heavenly angels sing,
Scripture Reading: Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
Glory to God in the highest Heaven, and on Earth peace to those on whom His favor rests. (Luke 2: 13–14, NIV)
