God’s Preparation for Christmas

Hosea 6:3,    Cor. 2 4:6,    Luke 2:1-20

I: Men Prepare for Christmas.
1. The business world prepares.
2. Families prepare.
3. Lovers prepare.
4. The Christian World is moved to a faster pace. (14 more days to shop).

II: God’s Preparation.
1. Before the Foundation of the World.
2. Prepared Adam & Eve to look for that 1st Christmas.
3. Noah was taught about that day.
4. Abraham and his preparation.
5. Israel and the Nation.
6. Rome was preparing Law and Order.
8. Taxes were made to prepare the way.
9. Joseph and Mary were prepared.

III: Jesus Prepared.
1. Heavens glory laid aside.
2. Worship of angels traded for the Slander of men.
3. He who knew no sin prepared to become the sin bearer.
4. He was rich, yet for your sake he became poor. Cor 2 8:9.

Are we truly prepared for Christmas? Have we forgotten anyone or anything?

The Shepherds praised the Savior. Luke 2:20
The Wise Men praised the King. Matt 2:11
Sermon praised the light of the World. Luke 2:31-32
Elizabeth celebrated happiness. Luke 1:41
Mary celebrated mercy. Luke 1:54
Anna celebrated redemption. Luke 2:38