Topic: Jesus’ Arrival Changes Everything: God’s Wisdom at Christmas- 2
Memory Verse: … ” Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand His decisions and His ways! – Romans 11:33 (NLT).
Text: Isaiah 9:6-7
Spiritual Emphasis: Nowhere is God’s wisdom more apparent than in His plan of redemption. He planned a way for sinful humankind to be saved. To appreciate God’s unfathomable ways, we need look no further than the events of Christmas story when Jesus, His Son came to earth.
The Name: The name Jesus was very common in that day. In Hebrew, it’s Joshua, which means “Jehovah’s deliverer,” and that is exactly what the Messiah is. It is the name that is above every other name, and the only one by which we can be saved. That is the name we are celebrating today and always. –Matt. 1:20-21; Phil. 2:9-11; Acts 4:8-12.
God’s Purpose: The Lord’s wisdom is expressed in the purpose for which He sent His Son, Jesus – our redemption. The baby in the manger was born to be the Lamb of God who came to “give His life as a ransom for all who believe and receive Him”. There was no other way. Every detail of the plan of redemption was wisely and meticulously fulfilled by our heavenly Father – John 3:16-17; Matt. 20:28; John 1:29.
Questions/Activities: What have we learned from the Christmas story about God’s unfathomable wisdom and ways?
Are we willing to follow where He leads, even when it doesn’t make sense to you?
Conclusion. Knowing that God is guiding our lives and choosing what’s best for us is a great source of comfort and peace. He will always bring about the best outcome – at the right time and in the appropriate way – to achieve His purposes in our lives. Wishing you all a very merry Christmas.
Shalom!
Self-Study: Romans 8:28; Matthew 1:20-21; John 1:29; John 6:35, 51; Galatians 4:4-5; Philippians 2:9-11.
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