Learn To Proclaim Christ's Birth (Part 2)

This being my 49th year to preach just before Christmas, I've come to think that the most helpful thing we can do for one another as Christians in general, and what I can do as a shepherd to nurture your soul, is to help you think clearly about what you do in your life and your family this time of year.

Whatever you choose to do with the holiday, make sure you meditate on what is most important and your interactions all include the message of God sending us a Savior. I'm pointing you to 12 announcements about the appearing of the Son of God, to help you with that. There are lessons for us from each of their examples.

1. Gabriel To Zacharias (1:11-20)
2. Gabriel To Mary (1:26-38)
3. Elizabeth To Mary (1:41-45)
4. Mary To The Universe (1:46-55)
5. Angel To Joseph (Matthew 1:18-23)
6. Angels To The Shepherds (2:8-14)
7. Simeon To Joseph And Mary (2:25-35)
8. Anna To All Believers (2:36-38)
9. Magi To Jesus, Joseph and Mary (Matthew 2:1-11)
10. Teachers To One Another (2:46-48)
11. Jesus To Joseph And Mary (2:49)
12. John To The Crowds (3:7-9)