THEME:
We are all waiting for something. But when Jesus came, two faithful people witnessed the glory of the Christ-child. For them, the waiting was over. Jesus came for you too. He wants you to live with him forever. He wants you to find the true source of salvation.
KEY SCRIPTURE:
Luke 2:22-38
Genesis 3:15
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.
Luke 2:25-26
Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
God’s commitment to save you is unwavering and certain
Reach out for the true source of salvation and don’t let the power of sin destroy you
The Definition of Sin (Dr. Wayne Grudem)
Sin is any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature.
Romans 5:18
Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
Seek God, and His Holy Spirit will lead you to the true source of salvation
The salvation Jesus offers is not just for a select few, but for all who believe
Luke 2:29-35
Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” “And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, ‘Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed—and a sword will pierce through your own soul also—so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.
Your wait to find the true source of salvation can end right now