Presented by Rev. Dr. Duane White
Title: The Afterglow of Christmas
Text: Luke 2:15-38
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. Continue on ESV.org
Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, Copyright © 2001 by Crossway
Outline:
1. Some Remain The Same (Herod): Matt. 2:3,7,16; 7:21-23; 2 Pt. 2:21,22
2. There Were Those Who Returned Another Way (Wise Men): Matt. 2:12; 2 Cor. 5:17
3. Present To Christ Our Best (Wise Men): Matt. 2:10,11; Rom. 12:1,2; Jn. 3:16; 2 Cor. 8:5
4. It’s Message Was Kept & Pondered (Mary): Luke .2:19; Col. 3:15,16; Lk.1:66; Gen. 37:11;
5. Acknowledge & Uplift The Lord Jesus (Simeon): Lk. 2:26-32; Col. 3:1,2
6. Move With Haste To Get The Message Out (Shepherds): Luke 2:1548; Isaiah 43:10,11
7. Looking For Redemption (Anna): Lk. 2:33-38; Rom. 13:11,12; Romans 8:22, 23; Lk. 23:51; Lk. 24:21; Romans 8:22, 23; Lk. 23:51; Lk. 24:21
