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From A Manger to the Cross

Sunday, December 25, 2011
Led by Eric Gintert
Jesus, the Christ child born in a filthy stable!
Jesus, the Savior who came to make our filthy hearts clean that He may dwell in us!
  • 2 Corinthians 5:1-21  -  Have we grown so much in love with Christ that we can't wait to leave this flesh and be present with Him? Not in a suicidal mind set but a great expectation to be in His presence. Everyone will come before Him at the judgment seat, both the saved and the lost. The question is, how long will you remain in His presence? When a person is born again, the old man passes away and all things become new. God will finish the work that he has begun in you (Philippians 1:6) and He is the Author and Finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
    • Read Acts 7 and Acts 9 about Saul (turned Paul) and his conversion from Christ hater and Christian murder to born again preacher full of power and zeal. Behold, all things become new... your desires, passions, and love for Christ and his sacrifice for us!
  • Colossians 3:1-25  - We must set our affections on things above (see Matthew 6:33). We must mortify the things of the flesh that our old man took part in. Our heart should be broken every time we fall into the deeds of the our old man and godly sorrow should bring us to our knees.
God made so much sacrifice for us, not just in killing His Son on a cross for our sakes, but even in Jesus' birth, much had to be sacrificed!

Children's Lesson: "Jesus Goes Back to Heaven"
Read Luke 24:50-51

Questions to Answer:
1.   To what mountain did Jesus and His disciples go?
2.   What did Jesus do when He lifted up His hands?
3.   Where did Jesus go when He went up, up, up?
4.   Who talked to the disciples after Jesus went up?
5.   Where is Jesus now?

Bible Verse:
"Every eye shall see him." Revelation 1:7

Prayer Requests:
That all would release their bitterness
Eric G.  -  job or business; trust the Lord
Ray W.  -  back pains
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