Lordwin Jeyakumar - December 24, 2023

Finding Jesus: The Joy of Seeking and Embracing His Presence - Lordwin Jeyakumar - December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Service PROPHECY Micah 5:2 (NKJV) But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.” PROPHECY Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. What is the central theme conveyed by the message of Christmas? Matthew 1:21 And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins. WISE MEN (MATTHEW 2:1–12) Matthew 2 :1 - 12 SHEPHERDS (LUKE 2: 8 – 20) Isaiah 61: 3 and 10 Garment of Praise (Isaiah 61:3) Garments of salvation (Isaiah 61:10) Robes of Righteousness (Isaiah 61:10) Luke 2: 17, 18 (NKJV) What lessons can we glean from the experiences of the wise men and the shepherds in their encounters with the birth of Jesus? Matthew 25: 35- 40 (NKJV)