Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

The Radicalness of Christmas

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.  John 1:14

A. The Revelation of God

1. He dwelt among Us: John 1:14

a) Jesus came to dwell with the sick to heal them: Matthew 4:23
b) Jesus came to dwell with the demon-possessed to free them: Matthew 4:24
c) Jesus came to dwell with the lepers to cleanse them: Matthew 8:1-4
d) Jesus came to dwell with the diseased to cure them: Matthew 8:14-17
e) Jesus came to dwell with the hungry to feed them: Matthew 14:13-21
f) Jesus came to dwell with the burdened and wearied: Matthew 11:28-30
g) Jesus came to dwell and seek to save lost sinners: Matthew 18:11

2. He reveals God to us: John 1:18; Hebrews 1:1-4

B. The Reality of God: He lives with us: Matthew 1:18-23

1. As promised in history

2. As realized in life and eternity: Matthew 28:19-20; Hebrews 4:14-16

C. The Relationship with God: He makes us His Family

1. Fellowshipping family: 1 John 1:1-4; John 20:17; Acts 2:42; Ephesians 3:14-15

2. Forever family: 1 John 3:1-2