A BRIEF STORY OF JESUS

   Introduction

        A.  December 25th has been designated as the day to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

        B.  No one knows precisely when Jesus was born, but it’s likely to have occurred in

              6 or 5 B.C.

        C.  Let’s reflect on a few thoughts about Jesus through scriptures, songs and prayers.

    I.  The prehistory of Jesus

        A.  John 1:1-3,14 (778)

        B.  Prayer

        C.  Hymn number 5

  II.  The birth of Jesus

        A.  Matthew 1:18-25 (703); Luke 2:1-20 (750)

        B.  Prayer

        C.  Hymn number 278

  III.  Wise men visit Jesus (about age 2).

        A.  Matthew 2:1-15 (703)

        B.  Hymn number 43

IV.  Several aspects of the life of Jesus

       A.  His return to Nazareth.  Matthew 2:22-23 (703)

       B.  His visit to the Temple at about age 12.  Luke 2:42-52 (751)

       C.  The beginning of His ministry at age 30.  John 1:29-34 (779)

       D.  Hymn number 61

  V.  The death, burial, resurrection and ascension of Christ at about age 33. 1 Cor. 15:1-4 (850);

        1 Peter 3:21-22 (896)

                                        

VI.  Invitation extended by Jesus.  Matthew 11:28-30 (712).  JESUS IS RETURNING (1Thess. 4:

       13-18 (874)  ARE WE READY?

       Invitation hymn number 599