Cross City Church
December 10, 2023 | Characters on the World’s Biggest Stage
The gospels tell us Jesus had no place to lay His head in sleep. That He was rejected by the chief priests, rejected by men, rejected by “this generation.” When he cast demons out of the demonic, the entire city come out and asked Him to leave. Everyone missed it when it came to Jesus. Don’t you miss it! Join us for Pastor John's message today as we learn about the characters on the world's biggest stage!
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Luke 2:1-7
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
1. Characters in HISTORY
Luke 2:1-2
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
Luke 2:1-2
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
Micah 5:2
“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity.”
“But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of eternity.”
The God of the Universe uses all kinds of people and systems to point to the need of and the source of salvation.
Proverbs 16:4
The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, even the wicked for the day of evil.
The Lord has made everything for its own purpose, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Romans 8:28
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
2. Characters in HIS Story
Luke 2:4-5
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.
Luke 2:4-5
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.
These ordinary people were asked by an extraordinary God to have a significant role in the coming of the Messiah.
Luke 1:26-38
Matthew 1:18-25
3. Characters in OUR Story
Luke 2:7
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:7
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
His first bed reminds us that He can identify with all of us in some way.
Philippians 2:6-7
…who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.
…who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men.
John 17:5
“Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.”
“Now, Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was.”
Hebrews 2:17
Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people.
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.
For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 4:16
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
His first rejection reminds us that people still have no room for Jesus.
John 1:11
He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.
He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him.
John 1:12
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name…
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name…
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