Christmas is just around the corner and many of us will be making last minute preparations: putting up the Christmas tree, last-minute shopping, and packing for the Christmas holiday. But it’s easy to get so caught up in all that stuff, that we fail to prepare what matters most. To prepare our hearts to welcome Christ as King. To prepare to share the news of his rescue. So be prepared to join us this Sunday as we consider how to properly prepare for Christmas.
This sermon was preached at Cross & Crown, Penang on 17th December 2023.
Introduction: Preparing for Christmas
Context
1. Jesus came to fulfill God’s promises (1)
2. Jesus came to bring blessing to the nations (2–5)
a. The covenant with Abraham (cf. Genesis 12:1–3)
b. The inclusion of the nations
c. The blessing of justification (cf. Galatians 3:6–14)
3. Jesus came to rule over God’s Kingdom (6–11)
a. The covenant with David (cf. 2 Samuel 7:9–17)
b. The perfect king who won’t fail
4. Jesus came to bring restoration to sinners (12–16)
a. The exile
b. The return
Conclusion: The Centre Point of History (17)
a. Come
b. Read
c. Serve
d. Share
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