The Wonder of the Manger

LUKE 2:4-12 NIV

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

1. GOD WANTED TO IDENTIFY WITH OUR STRUGGLES
2. GOD WANTED TO SET AN EXAMPLE OF HUMILITY FOR US TO FOLLOW
3. GOD WANTED TO DEMONSTRATE HIS POWER
4. A STATEMENT OF HIS INCREDIBLE LOVE FOR US

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