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How He Came
As a
baby,
God did not enter the world as a full-grown human being.
He came to us as an innocent baby.
Into a poor family,
By coming into the world in this way, He conveys that He
came for all the world.
He did not come for those who live in “Ivory Towers.” He
came for ALL people.
“I bring
you good news that shall be for all people.” Like 2:10 (NIV)
As A Young Man
Learned a trade from Joseph
Like most young men of that time, Jesus learned a trade,
that of a carpenter from his earthly father, Joseph.
Grew up
“and Jesus grew up in wisdom and stature, and in favor
with God and man.” Luke 2:52 (NIV)
His Work for
the Kingdom
He preached to, taught, and healed those whom He met.
He comforted His disciples.
He foretold of his leaving them and going to His Father.
He Took on the Sins of the World
Jesus died a criminal’s death, yet He was sinless.
“The other criminal rebuked him. ‘Don’t you fear God’, he
said, ‘We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But
this man has done nothing wrong.’” Like 23:40 (NIV)
He took on sins of
the world-my sins and yours. He asked His Father to forgive those who
maltreated Him in this terrible way-the way of crucifixion.
He Forgave Peter
Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. He even got
vehement in his response to the slave girl.
In the end, Jesus forgave Peter and commissioned him to carry His
message to the world.
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He Ascended to the Right Hand of God
This was God’s plan.
When He Comes
Again
He will live with His people.
Then I saw “a new
heaven and a new earth” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed
away, and there was no longer any sea. I
saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,
prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud
voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the
people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself
will be with them and be their God. Revelation 21:1-3 (NIV)
What a wonderful story! This is the whole story of Christmas...not just the baby in the manger part! He didn't come to stay in that manger...He came with a mission to rescue us from our sins. Praise God for His inexplicable gift!!!
ReplyDeletePam: Please forgive me for not responding until now. Things get complicated here in the "Northlands". I was an adult when I first heard of the idea that Jesus's birth was for the reason of His going to the cross. This truly was a benchmark in my Christian growth. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
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