Subject: ABC's of Christmas
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is for Angels, appearing so bright, telling
of Jesus that first Christmas night.
"And
suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host."
Luke 2:13 |
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is for Bethlehem, crowded and old, birthplace
of Jesus by prophet foretold.
"But thou,
Bethlehem Ephratah, out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to
be ruler in Israel." Micah 5:2 |
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is for Cattle, their manger His bed, there in
the stable where He laid His head.
"And she
brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes,
and laid him in a manger." Luke 2:7 |
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is for David and his ancient throne promised
forever to Jesus alone.
"He shall
be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God
shall give unto him the throne of his father David." Luke 1:32 |
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is for East, where shone the bright star
which Magi on camels followed afar.
"Behold,
there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, saying, Where is he
that is born King of the Jews?" Matthew 2:1-2 |
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is for Frankincense, with myrrh and gold,
brought by the Wise Men as Matthew has told.
"And when
they had opened their treasurers, they presented unto him gifts:
gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 2:11 |
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is for God, who from heaven above sent down
to mankind the Son of His love.
"For God
so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever
believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life."
John 3:16 |
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is for Herod, whose murderous scheme was told
to Joseph in a nocturnal dream.
"The angel
of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise and take the
young child and his mother and flee into Egypt ... for Herod will seek
the young child to destroy him." Matthew 2:13 |
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is for Immanuel, "God with us," for Christ
brought man back to the Father's house.
"Behold, a
virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name
Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14 |
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is for Joseph so noble and just, obeying
God's word with absolute trust.
"Then
Joseph being raised form sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden
him, and took unto him his wife." Matthew 1:24 |
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is for King. A true king He would be,
coming in power and authority.
"Rejoice
greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem:
behold, they King cometh unto thee; he is just, and having
salvation." Zechariah 9:9 |
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is for the Love that He brought down to
earth; that night in the stable in lowly birth.
"In this
was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his
only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him."
I John 4:9 |
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is for Mary, His mother so brave, counting
God faithful and mighty to save.
"And Mary
said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy
word." Luke 1:38 |
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is for Night, when the Savior was born for
nations of earth and people forlorn.
"And there
were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night." Luke 2:8 |
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is for Omega, meaning "the last;" He's
eternal: present, future and past.
"I am the
Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last."
Revelation 22:13 |
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is for Prophets, when living on earth
foretold His redemption and blessed birth.
"I shall
see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh:
there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise
out of Israel." Numbers 24:17 |
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is for Quickly, as shepherds who heard
hastened to act on that heavenly word.
"And they
came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a
manger." Luke 2:16 |
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is for Rejoice. The sorrow of sin is
banished forever when Jesus comes in.
"And thou
shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth."
Luke 1:14 |
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is for Savior. To be this He came; the
angel of God assigned Him His name.
"She shall
bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS, for he shall
save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21 |
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is for Tidings related to all, telling of Him
who was born in a stall.
"And the
angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2:10 |
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is for Us, to whom Jesus was given to show us
the way and take us to heaven.
"For unto
you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ
the Lord." Luke 2:11 |
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is for Virgin, foretold by the sage, God's
revelation on prophecy's page.
"Behold, a
virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall
call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
Matthew 1:23 |
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is for Wonderful, His works and His words,
the King of all Kings, the Lord of all Lords.
"For unto
us a child is born, unto us a son is given ... and his name shall be
called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father,
The Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 |
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| Merry Christmas from
me!!! |
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