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| December 23, 2012 Christmas Witness Pastor Baker (Notes below.) |
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| December 16, 2012 What Do You Call A King? Pastor Baker (Notes below.) |
SERMON NOTES: CHRISTMAS WITNESSES
FBC-PC 12-23-12AM Luke 1, 2
I. Zacharias Witnessed To The Angel�s Amazing Promise � Luke 1:1-25, 57-80
A. An Awe Inspired Witness Vs. 12-17
B. A Physically Inspired Witness Vs. 18-22
C. A Joy Inspired Witness Vs. 14, 64
II. Mary Witnessed To God�s Amazing Gift � Luke 1:46-56
A. She Was a Chosen Witness � Vs.26-37
B. She Was a Willing Witness � Vs.38
C. She Was an Enthusiastic Witness � Vs. 46-55
III. Shepherds Witnessed To Christ�s Birthday. Luke 2:8-20
A. They Witnessed to the Angel�s message � vs. 8-15
B. They Witnessed to their Faith � vs. 15-16
C. They Witnessed to the Christ Child�s Birth � vs.17-20
Now: Do You Regularly Give Witness to God�s Working in around and through you?
SERMON NOTES: WHAT DO YOU CALL A KING?
FBC-PC 12-16-12AM
Luke 1:26-45 with Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6
Using notes from E. Schyler English in THE PILGRIM Dec. 1981 from original message 1970
When a baby is anticipated it is common for the expectant parents to ask, �What shall we call the baby?�
For Mary and later Joseph that question was removed by the prophet Isaiah and the Angel Gabriel.
This child was different from every other child ever born.
- Immanuel � Isaiah 7:14 �God with us� Given as a sign to a faithless King.
cf. John 14:9 Jesus and God the Father one.- Wonderful � Isaiah 9:6 Shepherds wondered at the Angelic message and wondered
at the divine circumstances that brought them to the Christ child.
The Magi came from a far to wonder and worship Him. During his ministry people
wondered (Lu. 4:22; 11:14; 24:41)- Counselor � Isaiah 9:6 Full of Grace and truth (Jn. 1:14) spoke the words of life and authority (6:23)
He taught and counseled as no man ever had (Matt. 5,6,7; John 7:46)- Mighty God � Isaiah 9:6 With God, Was God, Created all things (John 1:1-3,18;)
- Eternal Father � Isaiah 9:6 Jehovah of the Old Testament (John10:30).
- Prince of Peace � Isaiah 9:6 To know real peace we must know the Prince of Peace.
Col. 1:30; Eph. 2:14; Phil. 4:6-7;
Peace throughout World comes when Jesus the Prince of Peace comes to rule and reign after the great Tribulation.- Jesus � Matt. 1:21 name designated by heavenly messenger for Mary�s virgin-born Son.
Salvation is in the name Jesus. (Mk. 10:45). He was the only born with the express purpose of dying
( Eph. 1:3-8; Gal. 4:4-5).
By His death atonement way made for sin and redemption purchased for believing sinners.
Observe that of the seven names given before His birth, one is above all others � the name of His humanity, Jesus.
In our reverence for His person we usually accord Him His full title, which pertains both to His Deity and His humanity -- the Lord Jesus Christ.