Luke 2:8-16; Matthew 2:1-12
by Mike Deguzman
I. The Writer and Background
O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant!
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels:
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest:
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
II. The Circumstances Surrounding His Birth
True God from true God, Light from Light Eternal
Lo, he abhors not the Virgin’s womb;
Son of the Father, Begotten not created
O Come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
Isaiah 9:6
Isaiah 7:14
Ye Lord We Greet Thee, born this happy morning
Jesus, to Thee Be all Glory Given
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord
John 1:1-3
John 1:14
III. The Responses to His Birth
1. A Selfish Response
2. A Complacent Response
3. A Joyful Response
Luke 2:10-11