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1. Commemoration not 1. Commemoration not authorized or command- authorized or command- ed by Christ - "of men"ed by Christ - "of men"

1. Commemoration not 1. Commemoration not authorized or command- authorized or command- ed by Christ - "of men"ed by Christ - "of men"

2. We are not told how to 2. We are not told how to observe it -- “of men”observe it -- “of men”2. We are not told how to 2. We are not told how to observe it -- “of men”observe it -- “of men”

3. We are not told when 3. We are not told when to observe it -- “of men”to observe it -- “of men”3. We are not told when 3. We are not told when to observe it -- “of men”to observe it -- “of men”

4. We are not told where 4. We are not told where to observe it -- “of men”to observe it -- “of men”4. We are not told where 4. We are not told where to observe it -- “of men”to observe it -- “of men”

5. Observed by no 5. Observed by no Christian in apostolic age Christian in apostolic age - originated in later - originated in later apostasy apostasy (Matt. 15:9)(Matt. 15:9)

5. Observed by no 5. Observed by no Christian in apostolic age Christian in apostolic age - originated in later - originated in later apostasy apostasy (Matt. 15:9)(Matt. 15:9)

1. Commemoration Au- 1. Commemoration Au- thorized&commanded by thorized&commanded by Christ Christ (Matt. 26: 26-29)(Matt. 26: 26-29)

1. Commemoration Au- 1. Commemoration Au- thorized&commanded by thorized&commanded by Christ Christ (Matt. 26: 26-29)(Matt. 26: 26-29)

2. We are told how to 2. We are told how to observe it observe it (Matt. 26:26-28)(Matt. 26:26-28)2. We are told how to 2. We are told how to observe it observe it (Matt. 26:26-28)(Matt. 26:26-28)

3. We are shown when to 3. We are shown when to observe it observe it (Acts 20:7)(Acts 20:7)3. We are shown when to 3. We are shown when to observe it observe it (Acts 20:7)(Acts 20:7)

4. We are told where to 4. We are told where to observe it observe it (Acts 20:7; 1 (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20-25)Cor. 11:20-25)

4. We are told where to 4. We are told where to observe it observe it (Acts 20:7; 1 (Acts 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:20-25)Cor. 11:20-25)

5. Observed by all 5. Observed by all Christians in apostolic Christians in apostolic age age (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:23)Cor. 11:23)

5. Observed by all 5. Observed by all Christians in apostolic Christians in apostolic age age (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:23)Cor. 11:23)

"There is no evidence of the existence of a Feast of the Nativity before the 4th century." (Encyclopedia Of Religion & Ethics, III:601, via Joe Price, “Oh come all ye faithful”)

"There is no historical evidence that our Lord's birthday was celebrated during the apostolic or early post-apostolic times." (Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia, III:47.)

"According to authentic records, no church festival was held in celebration of Christ's birth, until the first half of the fourth century." (The Encyclopedia of Religion, by Fern, via David J. Riggs, “Christmas”)

“Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the Church.” (The Catholic Encyclopedia, http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03724b.htm)

"There is no evidence of the existence of a Feast of the Nativity before the 4th century." (Encyclopedia Of Religion & Ethics, III:601, via Joe Price, “Oh come all ye faithful”)

"There is no historical evidence that our Lord's birthday was celebrated during the apostolic or early post-apostolic times." (Schaff-Herzog Encyclopedia, III:47.)

"According to authentic records, no church festival was held in celebration of Christ's birth, until the first half of the fourth century." (The Encyclopedia of Religion, by Fern, via David J. Riggs, “Christmas”)

“Christmas was not among the earliest festivals of the Church.” (The Catholic Encyclopedia, http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/03724b.htm)

SHEPHERDS IN THE FIELDS (Lk. 2:8-20):"...the Jews sent out their flocks into mountainous and desert regions during the summer months, and took them up in the latter part of October or the first part of November, when the cold weather commenced." (Albert Barnes, Barnes' Notes on the New Testament, Vol. 1, p. 189)

SHEPHERDS IN THE FIELDS (Lk. 2:8-20):"...the Jews sent out their flocks into mountainous and desert regions during the summer months, and took them up in the latter part of October or the first part of November, when the cold weather commenced." (Albert Barnes, Barnes' Notes on the New Testament, Vol. 1, p. 189)

WHY WAS JESUS BORN?

WHY WAS JESUS BORN?

WHY WAS JESUS BORN?

WHY WAS JESUS BORN?

Matt. 5:17-18: “Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.”

Matt. 5:17-18: “Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished.”

WHY WAS JESUS BORN?WHY WAS JESUS BORN?

I. SO THAT DIETY COULD TABERNACLE IN THE FLESH, Isa. 2:2; 4:2; 11:1, 10; Rom. 15:12; Isa. 7:14; 9:6; Matt. 1:23; Jno. 1:1-3, 14; 8:52-53; Phil. 2:5-7; Gal. 4:4

I. SO THAT DIETY COULD TABERNACLE IN THE FLESH, Isa. 2:2; 4:2; 11:1, 10; Rom. 15:12; Isa. 7:14; 9:6; Matt. 1:23; Jno. 1:1-3, 14; 8:52-53; Phil. 2:5-7; Gal. 4:4II. HE CAME TO BEAR WITNESS OF TRUTH, Jno. 18: 37; Isa. 61:1-2; Lk. 4:18-19, 21; Matt. 11:2-6; Isa. 35:5-6; Isa. 49:5-6; Acts 13:47; Isa. 53:11; Matt. 1:21; 4:17; Lk. 13:3; 24:47; Rom. 3:23; Jno. 3:16; 14:6; 18:37; Mk. 16:16; Heb. 5:9; 1 Pet. 1:22-23; 2 Thes. 1:7-8

II. HE CAME TO BEAR WITNESS OF TRUTH, Jno. 18: 37; Isa. 61:1-2; Lk. 4:18-19, 21; Matt. 11:2-6; Isa. 35:5-6; Isa. 49:5-6; Acts 13:47; Isa. 53:11; Matt. 1:21; 4:17; Lk. 13:3; 24:47; Rom. 3:23; Jno. 3:16; 14:6; 18:37; Mk. 16:16; Heb. 5:9; 1 Pet. 1:22-23; 2 Thes. 1:7-8

WHY WAS JESUS BORN?WHY WAS JESUS BORN?

I. SO THAT DIETY COULD TABERNACLE IN THE FLESH

II. HE CAME TO BEAR WITNESS OF TRUTH

III. HE CAME TO BE KING OVER A PROPHESIED KINGDOM, Dan. 2:44; Acts 2:30; 2 Sam. 7:13-14; Ps. 132:11; Isa. 11:1; 9:6-7; Jer. 23:5-6; Matt. 4:17; Mk. 9:1; Matt. 16:18-18; Jno. 18:33, 36-37; Acts 2: 30-36; Col. 1:13; Heb. 12:28

I. SO THAT DIETY COULD TABERNACLE IN THE FLESH

II. HE CAME TO BEAR WITNESS OF TRUTH

III. HE CAME TO BE KING OVER A PROPHESIED KINGDOM, Dan. 2:44; Acts 2:30; 2 Sam. 7:13-14; Ps. 132:11; Isa. 11:1; 9:6-7; Jer. 23:5-6; Matt. 4:17; Mk. 9:1; Matt. 16:18-18; Jno. 18:33, 36-37; Acts 2: 30-36; Col. 1:13; Heb. 12:28

WHY WAS JESUS BORN?WHY WAS JESUS BORN?

I. SO THAT DIETY COULD TABERNACLE IN THE FLESH

II. HE CAME TO BEAR WITNESS OF TRUTH

III. HE CAME TO BE KING OVER A PROPHESIED KINGDOM

IV. JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS! Rom. 3:23; Isa. 53:1-12; Matt. 20:28; Lk. 5:32; 19:10; 1:29; Acts 8:32-34 (Isa. 53); Mk. 16:15; Rom. 1:16; Acts 4:12; Mk. 16:16; Rom. 10:9-10; Acts 2:38

I. SO THAT DIETY COULD TABERNACLE IN THE FLESH

II. HE CAME TO BEAR WITNESS OF TRUTH

III. HE CAME TO BE KING OVER A PROPHESIED KINGDOM

IV. JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS! Rom. 3:23; Isa. 53:1-12; Matt. 20:28; Lk. 5:32; 19:10; 1:29; Acts 8:32-34 (Isa. 53); Mk. 16:15; Rom. 1:16; Acts 4:12; Mk. 16:16; Rom. 10:9-10; Acts 2:38

Who has believed our report?

Isa. 53:1 John 12:37-38, Romans 10:16

He would bear our infirmities

Isa. 53:4 Matthew 8:17

We are healed by his stripes

Isa. 53:5 1 Peter 2:24

He would be whipped, “stripes”

Isa. 53:5 Mark 15:15; John 19:1

Silent before His accusers

Isa. 53:7 Mark 14:60-61; 15:3-5;John 19:9

Made his grave with the rich

Isa. 53:9 Matthew 27:57-60

Lived a sinless life Isa. 53:9 1 Peter 2:22 Numbered with transgressors

Isa.53:12 Mark 15:27-28

Who has believed our report?

Isa. 53:1 John 12:37-38, Romans 10:16

He would bear our infirmities

Isa. 53:4 Matthew 8:17

We are healed by his stripes

Isa. 53:5 1 Peter 2:24

He would be whipped, “stripes”

Isa. 53:5 Mark 15:15; John 19:1

Silent before His accusers

Isa. 53:7 Mark 14:60-61; 15:3-5;John 19:9

Made his grave with the rich

Isa. 53:9 Matthew 27:57-60

Lived a sinless life Isa. 53:9 1 Peter 2:22 Numbered with transgressors

Isa.53:12 Mark 15:27-28

Prophecy of IsaiahProphecy of Isaiah N.T. Record of FulfillmentN.T. Record of Fulfillment

WHY WAS JESUS BORN?WHY WAS JESUS BORN?

I. SO THAT DIETY COULD TABERNACLE IN THE FLESH

II. HE CAME TO BEAR WITNESS OF TRUTH

III. HE CAME TO BE KING OVER A PROPHESIED KINGDOM

IV. JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS! Rom. 3:23; Isa. 53:1-12; Matt. 20:28; Lk. 5:32; 19:10; 1:29; Acts 8:32-34 (Isa. 53); Mk. 16:15; Rom. 1:16; Acts 4:12; Mk. 16:16; Rom. 10:9-10; Acts 2:38

I. SO THAT DIETY COULD TABERNACLE IN THE FLESH

II. HE CAME TO BEAR WITNESS OF TRUTH

III. HE CAME TO BE KING OVER A PROPHESIED KINGDOM

IV. JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS! Rom. 3:23; Isa. 53:1-12; Matt. 20:28; Lk. 5:32; 19:10; 1:29; Acts 8:32-34 (Isa. 53); Mk. 16:15; Rom. 1:16; Acts 4:12; Mk. 16:16; Rom. 10:9-10; Acts 2:38