1. Christmastime is for loving.
A. To be loved by God. 1 John 4:9–10
B. To love God. Mark 12:28–30
C. To love others. John 13:34–35; 1 John 4:7–8
2. Christmastime is for giving.
A. God gave His best. Rom. 5:8; 1 John 4:14
B. Give God your best. 2 Sam. 24:24; Rom. 12:1
C. Give others your best. Eccl. 9:10a; Col. 1:28–29
3. Christmastime is for believing.
A. Believe for salvation. Acts 16:30–31; Rom. 10:13
B. Believe after salvation. Heb. 11:6
1) For assurance. 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 John 5:13
2) For provision. Rom. 8:32
3) For protection. Psalm 91:10–11
4) For direction. Psalm 32:8
4. Christmastime is for living.
A. God gives abundant life. John 10:10
B. God gives everlasting life. John 10:27–29
