Christmas Promise

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Sermon Series: Stand alone Text: Genesis 12:1-3 Big Idea: Love for the Jewish people should run deep in Gentile Christians since the promise of Christmas and Easter came to Gentiles THROUGH the Jews. Delivered: December 20, 2020

Christmas Promise Christmas Quiz o o o o o o

What was the baby’s name? Where was the baby born? Where were the baby’s parent’s from? Name one shepherd? How many magi (wise men) were there? What were the gifts?

1. Christmas Pageant a. _______________ Christmas version b. ____________ Christmas

2. Christmas Promise. a. Promises big and small

b. Ancient Promise of Christmas

i. Jesus’ _____________ to Jewish people. Matthew 15:24 ii. Gospel __________ _________ to Jewish People. Romans 1:16

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To think about… • Admittedly Lancaster and Chester Counties are not known to have a lot of Jewish people. But do you know someone who’s Jewish? If so, have you ever asked them to tell you about their faith and how they practice it? Since the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah just ended on Friday, this could be a great time to show your interest in it, perhaps even open a door to talk about your celebration of Christmas. •

Read Matthew 15:24 and Romans 1:16. Jesus and the apostle Paul clearly made Jewish people their ministry priorities. Do you think that the Christian Church has continued that? Why do you think that?

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Take a moment to thank God for blessing you with His Treasure through His promise to the Jewish people. Then, if you know a Jewish person, pray God’s blessing back on them.

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