The Announcement.
Luke 2:1–14
10 “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.”
Luke 2:10 [ESV]
11 For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
Titus 2:11 [NIV]
3 Gifts We Receive By Grace On Christmas.
1. The Gift Of Presence.
19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
Luke 2:19 [ESV]
10 “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10 [ESV]
41 “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary.”
Luke 10:41-42 [ESV]
16 [Make] the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:16 [NIV]
13 No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words.
Job 2:13 [NLT]
23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”).
Matthew 1:23 [NIV]
15 Moses said to him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us...”
Exodus 33:15 [NIV]
28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
Luke 1:28 [NIV]
2. The Gift Of Peace.
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”
Luke 2:14 [NIV]
10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.”
Luke 2:10 [NIV]
39 [Jesus] got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
Mark 4:39 [NIV]
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7 [NIV]
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.
Colossians 3:15 [NIV]
7 Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.
Psalm 116:7 [NIV]
3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You.
Isaiah 26:3 [NIV]
27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 [NIV]
3. The Gift Of Praise.
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven…”
Luke 2:14 [NIV]
34 “How will this be,” Mary asked the angel…
Luke 1:34 [NIV]
16 For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 [NIV]
8 I heard Your voice in my heart say, “Come, seek My face;” my inner being responded, “I’m seeking Your face with all my heart.”
Psalm 27:8 [TPT]
46 Mary said: “My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.”
Luke 1:46-47 [NIV]
