Christ Came at the Right Time | Galatians 4:4 | Christmas Eve | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

(12/24/25) // This Christmas Eve sermon explores the question of why Jesus came when he did , referencing Galatians 4:4, which states, "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son" (0:23-1:32). He explains that "the fullness of time" means at the perfect moment when everything was ripe and best possible (1:36-1:48).The sermon highlights three key dimensions that made Christ's arrival at that specific time profoundly wise:1. Spiritual Component : The Old Testament, particularly through the Law, served its purpose in demonstrating humanity's overwhelming and consistent inability to achieve righteousness on its own (2:51-6:10). This long history of failure, especially Israel's, established an irrefutable case against humanity, making it clear that mankind needed a redeemer (6:10-9:06).2. Political Component : The peak of the Roman Empire, marked by the Pax Romana (Roman peace) , created a period of stability, improved infrastructure (like roads), and easier communication (9:08-12:32). This environment significantly accelerated and protected the spread of the Gospel (12:33-14:02). The pastor also notes how Roman officials, often unknowingly, protected early Christians like Apostle Paul due to his Roman citizenship (14:02-19:18).3. Cultural Component : The widespread use of Greek as a common language (lingua franca) across the Eastern Mediterranean facilitated the dissemination of the Gospel message (20:22-21:06). The New Testament was written in Greek precisely for this reason, to reach the widest possible audience (21:29-21:56). An example is given of the inscription on Christ's cross being written in Aramaic, Latin, and Greek, unknowingly declaring gospel truth to many pilgrims from different parts of the world (22:24-26:22).Pastor Batarseh concludes by emphasizing God's profound wisdom and grace in orchestrating all these details, and he calls on the audience to recognize "now is the favorable time" for salvation (27:08-27:35).Galatians 4:4 (ESV) 4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW USFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠  / mbc.chicago  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mbchicago.org/give⁠⁠⁠⁠ Venmo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://venmo.com/mbchurch⁠⁠⁠⁠ DAF Donations: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://every.org/mbc.chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠ PayPal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#DanielBatarseh⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#BibleStudy⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#mbchicago⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#mbcchicago⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#Bible⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#versebyverse⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#church⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicago⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#livechurch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#churchlive⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicagochurch⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#chicagochurches⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#sermon⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#bibleexplained⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#bibleproject⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#bibleverse⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#bookbybook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#oldtestament⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#explained