Jesus gives the best gifts. Christmas is God writing himself into the human story. John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. A Gift We Don’t Deserve John 1:16-17 For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Christmas reminds us that the coming of Jesus was a gift of grace. Gifts often reveal the heart of the Giver. Receive the grace of Jesus by faith not by works. A Gift We Cannot Deny Matthew 1:18,21-23 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit 21 She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). Jesus is the gift God promised to give us. God always keeps his promises. Will you trust Jesus this Christmas? ONLINE Only Service Sunday Dec. 29th: www.lifepointohio.com/resources/messages/live