Christ was born

Pastor John Lin

Big idea:
Christ was born to save all mankind

#1 Christ was born to save humankind

Luke 2:10
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people


Shepherds were regarded as power in society, regarded as peasants, considered outsiders, unqualified. But the best part is they were the very ones God chose to reveal the son Jesus first. What this tells us about God? That God is extending His love to all kinds of people.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.


Not how well or morally right that we've been living

Happiness last for a moment, but happiness comes with a happening, moment

But joy comes from inside, given by God. it is not incidental or accidental

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in[a] Christ Jesus our Lord.


Sin means missing the mark, that's what separate us from God

Lies, scam, division, violence, conflicts, wars, polarisation. Sin ultimate leads to death and separation from God. We're unable to save ourselves.

Life abundantly = life flourishing

Are we living our lives flourishing?

#2 Christ was born to relate with us

Luke 2:11-12
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”


Jesus who was fully God came humbled, wrapped in cloth, in a manger, as a baby

Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.


We may be going through Pain, injustice, backstabbed, betrayed, major disappointment, deep loneliness. Christ was born In flesh, he's not far and forgetful sitting in a throne. He is able to understand and relate with us

#3 Christ was born to restore us to wholeness

Luke 2:11
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.


Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”


Peace is more than quiet or still, it's more than concept or peace of mind, it's a wholeness in our hearts, wholeness to our lives, True peace is when we are restored to wholeness in God, it's a person - Jesus

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.


Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


Live one day at a time with the end in mind!

Everything Wrong but it was all part of God's plan