John Wells - December 21st, 2025 -The Wonder and Meaning of Christmas
The Wonder and
Meaning of Christmas
Behold the virgin shall conceive and
bear a son and shall call his
name Immanuel Isaiah 7:14
The Wonder of Christ’s coming
Luke 2:8 And they that heard it wondered at those things which
were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart
Luke 2:33 Joseph and his mother marveled at those things
which were of him.
Matt 1: 19 Joseph resolved to divorce he quietly, but while he
considered these things an angel of the Lord appeared to him
The Wonder of Incarnation
• The Impossible
• “ how can this be ? ” Luke 1:34
• “ with God nothing shall be impossible “ Luke 1:37
• The Unimaginable
• Joseph’s world is shattered
• “ Joseph resolved to divorce her quietly "
• The Indescribable Christ’s coming into the world
• Defies science
• Defines the ages
Isaiah 7:14 – 9: 6 – The Lord’s sign
• Isaiah 7: 14 “ Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,
and shall call his name Immanuel ”
• Isaiah 9: 2 “ the people who walk in darkness have seen a
great light "
• Isaiah 9:6 “ Unto to us a child is born, a son is given and the
government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be
called wonderful counselor, the mighty God the everlasting
father, prince of peace ”
The Mystery of Manifestation
• The Revelation of God’s Plan
• I Tim 3:16 “ Great is the mystery of godliness, God was manifest in the flesh …
• John 13:3 “ Jesus knowing that he was come from God and went to God …laid
aside his outer garments….
• John 16:28 “ I came forth from the Father and came into the world … I leave
the world and go to the Father
• The Revelation of God’s Character
• John 17: 6 “ I have manifested your name
• I John 1:2 “ This life was manifested and we have seen it
• The Revelation of God’s love
• I John 4: 7-10 “ In this was manifested the love of God
• John 3:16 “ God so loved the world …”
The Glory of His Exaltation
• His Accession
• Luke 24: 49 “ He led them out to Bethany and lifted up his hands and blessed them
and was parted from them
• Acts 1: 10 “ while they beheld himhe was taken up
• His Position
• Hebrews 1: 3-4 He sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high
• Ephesians 1:19 “ He is far above all principality and power and might and dominion
• Philippians 2: 9-10 “ God has highly exalted him
• His Authority
• Matt 28: 18 “ All authority is given unto me “
• Philippians 2:10 “ every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that he is LORD “
What’s my Appropriate Response
• Wonder and Marvel
• Worship and Believe
• Bow and Acknowledge - He is Lord !
Let’s sing ….HYMN OF THE AGES
