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True meaning of CHRIST mas

True meaning of CHRIST mas. Dr. Joanne R. Miranda. heavenly signs of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind. . The first color of Christmas, symbolizing that Savior’s sacrifice for all. . Evergreen. the second color of Christmas shows everlasting light and life.

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True meaning of CHRIST mas

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  1. True meaning of CHRISTmas Dr. Joanne R. Miranda

  2. heavenly signs of prophecy fulfilled long, long ago- The shining hope of mankind.

  3. The first color of Christmas, symbolizing that Savior’s sacrifice for all.

  4. Evergreen • the second color of Christmas shows everlasting light and life. • The needles point up to heaven.

  5. Rings out to guide lost sheep back to the fold, signifying that all are precious in His eyes.

  6. A mirror of starlight, reflecting our thanks for the star of Bethlehem.

  7. Christmas bow • Tied as we should all be tied together in bonds of goodwill forever.

  8. Candy Cane • Represents the shape of the shepherd's crook, used to bring lost lambs back to the fold.

  9. A symbol of the never ending eternal value of love…having no end.

  10. 12 days of Christmas

  11. A Partridge in a Pear Tree • Christ is symbolically presented as a mother partridge that feigns injury to decoy predators from her helpless nestlings, recalling the expression of Christ's sadness over the fate of Jerusalem: "Jerusalem! Jerusalem! How often would I have sheltered you under my wings, as a hen does her chicks, but you would not have it so . . . ." (Luke 13:34)

  12. The Old and New Testaments, which together bear witness to God's self-revelation in history and the creation of a people to tell the Story of God to the world.

  13. Three french hens The Three Theological Virtues: • Faith • Hope • Love

  14. Four calling birds 4 gospels • Matthew • Mark • Luke • John

  15. 5 gold rings Pentateuch • Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy

  16. 6 Geese are laying The six days of creation that confesses God as Creator and Sustainer of the world (Genesis 1).

  17. 7 swans-a-swimming • The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit:  1) prophecy, 2) ministry, 3) teaching, 4) exhortation, 5) giving, 6) leading, and 7) compassion

  18. 8 maids a milking The eight Beatitudes:  • Blessed are the poor in spirit, • those who mourn, • the meek, • those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, • the merciful, • the pure in heart, • the peacemakers, • those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.

  19. Nine Ladies Dancing The nine Fruit of the Holy Spirit:  • love • joy • Peace • Patience • Kindness • Generosity • Faithfulness • Gentleness • self-control. 

  20. Ten Lords A-leaping The ten commandments: • You shall have no other gods before me; • Do not make an idol; • Do not take God's name in vain; • Remember the Sabbath Day; • Honor your father and mother; • Do not murder; • Do not commit adultery; • Do not steal; • Do not bear false witness; • Do not covet.

  21. 11 Pipers piping Eleven Faithful Apostles:  • 1) Simon Peter, • 2) Andrew, • 3) James, • 4) John, • 5) Philip, • 6) Bartholomew, • 7) Matthew, • 8) Thomas, • 9) James bar Alphaeus, 10) Simon the Zealot, • 11) Judas bar James. 

  22. 12 Drummers Drumming • refers to the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed

  23. Santa lives at the North Pole. Santa rides in a sleigh Santa comes but once a year Santa fills your stockings with goodies Santa comes down your chimney uninvited You have to stand in line to see Santa Santa lets you sit on his lap JESUS is everywhere. JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. JESUS is an ever present help. JESUS supplies all your needs. JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart. JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

  24. Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?" Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly All Santa can offer is HO HO HO Santa says "You better not cry" Santa's little helpers make toys broken homes and builds mansions. Santa may make you chuckle but While Santa puts gifts under your tree JESUS knew our name beforewe did. Not only does He know our name, He knows ouraddress too. He knows our history andfuture and He even knows how many hairs are onour heads. JESUS has a heart full of love. JESUS offers health, help and hope. JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you. JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs JESUS gives you joy that is your strength. JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

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