Key Sermon Points

1. God’s Eternal Plan:
   • God planned Christmas even before the foundation of the world.
   • The incarnation of Jesus was foreseen and deliberate.
2. Prophetic Fulfillment:
   • Prophecies such as Isaiah’s “a virgin will conceive” and Micah’s “birth in Bethlehem” demonstrate the precision of God’s promise.
3. God’s Love and Sacrifice:
   • Jesus’s birth, life, and sacrifice emphasize God’s love for humanity.
   • The exchange: Christ’s righteousness for our sins.
4. Encouragement for Believers:
   • Trust in God’s unwavering plan.
   • Worship as a response to God’s selfless gift.

Key Takeaways

• God’s promise of a Messiah spans back to Genesis and unfolds through Israel’s history.
• The virgin birth, as a miraculous sign, reflects divine intervention.
• Jesus’s mission bridges humanity with God, erasing sin’s separation.
• The Christmas story reaffirms God’s eternal love for His creation.