1. The basis of Christmas is that there was a crisis due to the fall of man which brought death and imperfection, and God promised a recovery plan and the first good news through His Word. 2. Prophecies in the Old Testament foretold the coming of Jesus, as seen in Isaiah 9:6, describing him as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father. 3. On Christmas night, the Son of God was born as a man in a manger, fulfilling God's promise of salvation for mankind.

1. John 1:14 “The WORD became flesh and
made His dwelling among us.”
The Meaning and Implications

2. The Empire Strikes Back: Christmas Story
After the fall… a raging cosmic battle.

3. BASIS OF CHRISTMAS
1.There was a crisis: FALL of MAN,
2. FALL of MAN brings death and
imperfection to all,
3.Before GOD sent away Adam and Eve
from the Garden of Paradise, HE
assured them of a RECOVERY PLAN,
4.HE made a promise through HIS
Word to recover mankind from the
fall. The FIRST GOOD NEWS….

6. Prophesy about JESUS Birth
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is
given, and the government will be
upon his shoulder, and his name will
be called “Wonderful Counselor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father”

7. That night came when the Son of GOD was
born in a manger

8. THE PROMISE BECAME A REALITY WHEN CHRIST
CAME INTO THE WORLD AS GOD-MAN

9. What Does It Mean?
1. Demonstration of God’s faithfulness. Numbers
23:19
2. Manifestation of God’s utmost intention for
reconciliation- providing a holy sacrifice: Hebrews
10:5
3. Expression of God’s willingness to go down to our
human level to reach us out : Genesis 12:1-3[
4. God’s direct way of communicating to us by

10. What Does It Mean?
1.Revelation of GOD’s character thru HIS
WORD: Jesus parables about God’s Kingdom
2.Having a model for life transformation.
Phil.2:5-8
3.We reflect God’s glory in all circumstances:
2Corinthians 3:18
4.We magnify Jesus in our body and character:
Philippians 3: 7-11 and Philippians 1:20,21,
5.Through the fullness His grace, we receive

11. MANIFESTATION OF HIS GROWING
INDWELLING PRESENCE IN US
INDICATION REFLECTIONS
Hungering
for GOD
1. How is my thirst on the Word of God?
How is my devotional time with God?
Lordship
Commitment
2. How is Christ reigning in all areas of my
life (finances, emotions, choices, action?)
Fruitfulness 3. How is inter-generational disciplemaking
in my family, ministry and workplace
Life Calling 4. How am I responding to the higher
ministry calling of God in my life?
Authenticati
on
5. What is God’s manifestation of approval or
affirmation of my life, work & ministry

12. TAKE OUT CHALLENGE
1. With Christ becoming man as a
fulfillment of God’s promise, how does
this affect my confidence in His WORD?
2. What is the visible manifestation of
God’s increasing grace in my life?
3. How do I know that I am living
according to God’s calling in my life?
4. Am I reaping the fruit and blessings of
obedience in the Word of God?

13. THANK YOU
&
Merry christmas
to all