Merry Christmas! Thank you for
continuing this journey of The Gospel Project® for Kids. Today's Bible account focuses on a pivotal moment in
human history. God had promised to send a Messiah to redeem sinners. God had
sent angels to announce to Mary and Joseph their special part in His plan. But Mary
and Joseph lived in Nazareth. What about Micah’s prophecy that the Savior would
be born in Bethlehem?
God is in control of all things. Do
you think it was just by chance that Caesar Augustus called for a census? God
used a pagan emperor to bring about His plan and brought Mary and Joseph to
Bethlehem at just the right time, under just the right circumstances. God’s
plan was for Jesus to be born in a manger. Jesus was no ordinary baby. He is
God’s Son, sent in the most humble of circumstances, “not to be served, but to
serve, and to give His life—a ransom for many” (Matthew 20:28).
While Bethlehem slept, an angel of
the Lord suddenly appeared to shepherds nearby. The Bible says the shepherds
were terrified! But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I
proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today a
Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David” (Luke
2:10-11).
The people of Israel were well
aware of their need for a Savior. They made sacrifices daily to atone for their
sin. Finally, a Savior had come who would be the perfect sacrifice for sin,
once and for all. Jesus is also Messiah the Lord. The word Messiah means “anointed one,” especially a king. Jesus the
Deliverer and Redeemer would be King over His people.
The birth of Jesus was good news!
Jesus was not an ordinary baby. He is God’s Son, sent to earth from heaven. The
purpose of Jesus’ birth was twofold: to bring glory to God, and to make peace
between God and those who trusted in Jesus’ death and resurrection to provide
salvation. Jesus came into the world to save people from their sins and to be
our King.
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