But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. Hebrews 2:9

When we think about Christmas, when we think about Christ being born. We envision the night sky being filled with angels , singing and glorifying the birth of our Messiah. Think about this, the very angels that Jesus Christ himself created are now glorifying His birth

This is a strange concept to grasp and understand. The Creator becoming the creation, but he did this to pay the price for our sins. As it is written, Jesus lowered himself below the angels. The Lord of Lords took a step down and became human to pay the wages of our sins.

So while Christmas is a joyful time because the Christ has come! Its also a sorrowful time, because of our disobedience Jesus had to become us and die for us. Its wonderful to know we have a Creator who loves us enough to do this, but its sad to think Jesus had to do this.

So while Christmas begins at the manger, we know it eventually goes to the cross Jesus mission was to set the captives free from sin and death. And of course the mission was complete when he rose from the grave after 3 days, defeating every stronghold against us.

Hopefully we can reflect on this and know, Jesus is so worthy to be worshipped and praised! Amen!

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 1 Peter 2:24

As we move through the Christmas season, we are using the Christmas Tree as a symbol of where our salvation came from. In the first part, we read the Sin was actually entered into the world from Tree. And today we’ll see that salvation actually came from a Tree through Jesus Christ!

The Apostle Peter is actually quoting the prophet Isaiah here (Isaiah 53) Jesus bore the penalty for our sins and made us righteous before God. Now the first thing you will say is, “Jesus died on a cross and not a tree” Yes the Apostle Peter is using the symbolism of a Tree to the cross. Why? Lets have the Apostle Paul give further explanation

Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: Galatians 3:13

Here Paul is using the refernence of Tree to the cross also, why? Well because he is quoting the Torah (Deuteronomy 21:23) “Anyone who is cursed by God is hung on a Tree”. Think about that, Jesus the Son of God, became cursed to redeem us before the Father God.

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Romans 3:23

The Bible clearly tells us we are all sinners. Because of this we are all under the curse of sin. But because Jesus paid our penalty on The Tree, we can be justified before God. However we need to repent and receive Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior.

Tomorrow were going to take a look how The Tree is also representative of The Church!

But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die. Genesis 2:17

During the Christmas season, most people have a Christmas Tree in their homes or most towns have decorated a tree for the season. When we look at this tree, we typically see the ornaments that might have traditional value or the presents under the tree. But today I want us to look at the Christmas tree in a different light. Lets look at it metaphorically instead of traditionally.

A tree is where sin entered into the world. When God created Adam and Eve, they were immortal and sinless. However there was one tree that had the knowledge of Good and Evil, and God warned them to stay away from this tree. However due to their disobedience and persuasiveness by Satan, they partook from this forbidden Tree which would have extreme consequences.

But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. Genesis 3:3-5

Eve knew about the consequences of the Tree, however she was still allowed Satan to persuade her to partake of it. “You surely wont die” said Satan. This same lie is still being told today. Many people in this world still disobey God and say “its Ok to Sin we wont die”. This is a lie straight from Hell

Next notice Satan entices Eve that she will become “Godlike” if she partakes from the forbidden Tree. This is also the same agenda today. People blindly believe they will become like gods if they follow after their lusts. If they have enough money , power, and influence they can control the world! Our egos and selfishness often lead to our own demise

However as Sin entered into the world from a Tree, Tomorrow we’ll take a look how salvation also came from a Tree through Jesus Christ! Amen!

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21

Many today still dispute the name of our Lord and Savior, but the scriptures clearly define his name is Jesus. The name above all names, every knee shall bow and every tongue will confess Jesus Christ is Lord.

Jesus was sent here for a mission from God, not to condemn the world but to save it. Everyone who accepts Jesus into there heart and calls upon him shall be saved!

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:22-23

Immanuel, God is with us, the Word became Flesh and dwelt among us. Everything that happened at the first Christmas was to fulfill Gods plan for us. He sent his only begotten Son to save us from our sins and develop a personal relationship with our Creator.

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

The prophecies of Isaiah were fulfilled in the town of Bethlehem. The Virgin Mary conceived a child from the Holy Spirit. God came down from Heaven in form of his Son Jesus to save us all. All of this has been fulfilled for You, give Thanks to The Lord for his Grace and Love in Jesus Name Amen

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

On that glorious day God sent his love to us thru his only begotten Son Jesus. Our Messiah who has delivered us from our sins and has giving us eternal hope.

The original Greek text for Begotten was “Monogenes”. As most Greek words Monogenes has two primary definitions. It means “unique or one of a kind” and it means “only child”. The word Begotten clearly defines Jesus importance and uniqueness as The Son of God.

For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:17

Angels filled the sky and rejoiced when Jesus was born, because he came to save the world not condemn it. By his atonement sacrifice he has taken our sins for us , so we can be part of Gods covenant.

He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:18

Jesus is The Truth, Life, and The Only Way to eternal life. If you reject him you are condemning your life. Why would you reject the one who has giving you everything? Jesus is the only gift you need this Christmas

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. John 3:19

Many will reject him because they love there sin more than him. The Word of God is a sword the cuts to the heart of evil. Rejoice for the light of the world has been delivered to us in a manger in Jesus Name Amen