WHAT CHILD IS THIS: A Savior Born For You

Luke 2:10-11 (CSB) But the angel said to them...11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the

Messiah, the Lord...15 When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one

another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to

us.”

• The message was given to the shepherds

• They were is the right place to hear

• They accepted and responded

Who is this Savior for?

1. A Savior For Your Children.\

Luke 2:39-41 (NLT) When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee. There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him. Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival.

Psalm 78:4;7 (CSB) e will not hide them from their children, but will tell a future generation the praiseworthy acts of the Lord, his might, and the wondrous works he has performed...They were to rise and tell their children so that they might put their confidence in God and not forget God’s works, but keep his commands.

Take every opportunity to include your child in a God moment

2.A Savior For Your Family.

Hallmark Quotes:

• “The best Christmas gift is not wrapped in ribbons and found waiting under the tree. It’s the love that we give and the love we receive. The best gift is family.”

• “As long as we have family, we have everything.”

As followers of Jesus, we can not lose sight of the main goal: A Savior was born for our family!

• Acts 4:12 (CSB) There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.

• Mattthew 1:21 (CSB) She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.

How Can I Pray For My Unsaved Loved Ones?, is the title of a blog posted by Amy Swanson on

Christianity.com

We need to approach prayer for our unsaved loved ones (family/friends) with the right mind set, in spite of

what we see or are told.

• Therefore, let us come boldly to the throne of our King in petition for the souls of our loved ones knowing He hears our prayer (1 Peter 3:12)

• He equips us for such a time as this (2 Timothy 3:17)

Key Prayer:

1. That unsaved loved ones would be given a new heart (Ezekiel 36:26).

2. That unsaved loved ones would be given a renewed mind (Romans 12:2).

3. That unsaved loved ones would be given the sight Jesus has recovered (Luke 4:18).

4. That unsaved loved ones would have ears to hear (Matthew 11:15).

5. To be a light that shines among others (Matthew 5:16).

6. To never cease in prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17).

Luke 2:15...“Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to

us.”