Prophecy

PROPHESY

God shared with the prophets of old

the greatest story ever told

now recorded within the pages of scripture.

It's the most wonderful news ever captured.

When humanity was at its worst

God promised to lift the curse

due to willfulness

and waywardness.

God reassured them with a plan,

a baby would be born to a virgin.

This plan promised forgiveness and eternal salvation.

Never before offered in the history of civilization.

Years and years passed before this promise was realized.

This promise still holds true today for us to realize.

The promise of a savior who would save us from our sins.

The promise of forgiveness and a new way of life begin.

Compare the scriptures below from the new and old testaments

which verify the promise of God's gift to us, a testament.

As we've learned, the shepherds became the first eye witnesses

as they verified the promise made when they saw baby Jesus.

God's Son, Jesus came to earth, born as a baby,

which we celebrate each December yearly.

A holy day now known the world around as Christmas,

remembering God's gift to us - who is Jesus.

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Christmas is much more than decorations with merriment

when celebrating with family and friends met.

The true meaning of Christmas isn't about receiving presents.

The true meaning is found in seeking and finding Christ's presence.

God's presence is as close as a prayer away

when you simply confess in your heart and pray

through receiving God's gift of salvation

which is forgiveness of sins or pardon.

God with us, Immanuel, will abide in your heart

and He has promised He'll never, never depart.

Right now, today, receive His gift of salvation. It's free. No pretense.

It's the best present you'll ever receive, assurance of God's presence.

New Testament

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:

The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son,

and they will call him Immanuel - which means, "God with us."

Matthew 1:22-23

Old Testament

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign.

The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son,

and will call him Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14

New Testament

"In Bethlehem in Judea," they replied,

"for this is what the prophet has written:

'But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,

are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;

for out of you will come a ruler

who will be the shepherd of my people Israel.'"

Matthew 2:5-6

Old Testament

But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,

though you are small among the clans of Judah,

out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel,

whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.

Micah 5:2

He will stand and shepherd his flock

in the strength of the Lord,

in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.

And they will live securely,

for then his greatness

will reach to the ends of the earth.

And he will be their peace.

Micah 5:4-5

New Testament

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

You will be with child

and give birth to a son,

and you are to give him the name Jesus.

Luke 1:31

He was named Jesus,

the name the angel had given him

before he had been conceived.

Luke 2:21

Old Testament

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

New Testament

Does not the Scripture say

that the Christ will come from David's family

and from Bethlehem,

the town where David lived?

John 7:42

Today in the town of David a Savior

has been born to you;

he is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:11