Part 5: Behold

CHRISTMAS AT CRESTVIEW

PART 5

“But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.’” Matthew 1:20-21 (NIV)

“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” Luke 2:10-11 (ESV)

• Behold - There’s something you need to see and focus on.

• What does God want us to behold at Christmas? 

  • God’s salvation of the human race.

• You and I cannot save ourselves.

“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins.” Ephesians 2:1 (NIV)

• Behold the love of God.

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.”Romans 10:9 (NIV)