The Things Which Have Been Fulfilled

Text: Luke 1
1 November 2015

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

1. Celebrating our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

2. Celebrating a strong and solid faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

a) Not nostalgia
b) Not just emotions

A FAITH THAT IS BASED ON THE SCRIPTURES

1. What are some features of the Scriptures?

a) History
b) Judiciary
c) Religious
d) Prophetic
e) Poetry
f) Messianic

2. Fulfilment of Prophetic Scriptures

a) The promise of a Messiah
i) The birthplace of the Messiah
ii) The Person of the Messiah
b) The Ministry of the Messiah
c) The life of the Messiah
d) The Mission of the Messiah

THE CHALLENGE OF WRITING A GOSPEL ACCOUNT

1. The research

2. The verification

3. The actual writing

THE WRITER

1. Luke, a beloved physician

2. A companion of the Apostle Paul

3. Writing with a prepared heart and mind

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS

1. Renewed faith

2. Greater confidence

3. Deeper appreciation