Speaking Up
Acts 4:13-20 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 14 But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, 16 saying, “What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the…
Peacemaker
We celebrate Christmas by receiving peace from God and giving praise to God
Preeminent
Christmas is the celebration of the significance and priority of Jesus
Creator of All
Christmas reveals Jesus as the means and the ends of creation and salvation
Firstborn of all Creation
Christmas is an opportunity to celebrate the rank of Jesus
God Made Visible
Christmas is an opportunity to see the glory of God in the person of Jesus
Only Jesus
[Colossians 2:16-23] Jesus + nothing = everything
Christ Has Triumphed
[Colossians 2:11-15] Our identity is in Christ’s victory, not sin’s captivity
In Christ
We will never be lacking when we are filled with Christ
Treasure of Treasures
[Colossians 2:1-5] Jesus is the treasure that contains all the treasure