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Jesus: The Good News of Great Joy

Explore the significance of the angel announcing Jesus' birth as "news" in the context of historical events and the message of salvation, encouraging trust and belief in Jesus.

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Jesus: The Good News of Great Joy

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  1. Why did the angel callthe birth of Jesus “NEWS”? Slide # 1 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” (Lk 2:10)

  2. “News” Slide # 2 The reporting of reality (actual events) Facts not previously known Newly received information, especially about important events

  3. Slide # 3 The birth of Jesus’ (Christmas) wasnot announced as . . . A good idea of great joy A good feeling ofgreat joy A good philosophy ofgreat joy It’s good news (Gospel)!!!!!

  4. Roman History (actual events) “ a decree in the time of Caesar August” (2:1) “the first registration while Quirinius was governor of Syria” (2:2) Jewish History (actual time periods) “in the days of Herod, King of Judea” (1:5) Slide # 4

  5. World History (actual people) “Jesus, when he began his ministry was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, the son of Heli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi . . . the son of Seth, the Son of Adam, the son of God.” (3:23-37) Slide # 5

  6. The story of the birth of Jesus (Christmas) didn’t begin with . . . Slide # 6 “once upon a time”

  7. Is Christianity (& Christmas) ? Slide # 7 Good Advice or Good News

  8. Slide # 8 Advice tells you what you must do News tells you about what has been done Advice urges you “make something happen” News urges you “see what has happened” Advice focuses on you (to act, to save yourself) News focuses on someone else

  9. - trying to save myself - spending my life building defenses - acting in fear about the future Slide # 9 Good news of a savior makes me stop:

  10. Slide # 10 “For even the Son of Man came [was born] not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)

  11. The Gospel (Good News) of Jesus Christ Slide # 11 Are you . . . Jesus is . . Ashamed? Savior from sin Sick or Wounded? Deliverer from pain A Mess? Restorer of purpose Feeling empty? Giver of the Spirit Mistreated? Soon coming King

  12. Slide # 12 Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the works God requires?” Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” (John 6:28-29)

  13. T.A.G. You’re it! Slide # 13 “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” (Lk 2:10)

  14. Trust in Jesus Act like Jesus taught Get to know Jesus Slide # 14 Do you believe the good news of Jesus?

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