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The Genealogy of Jesus and God’s Stunning Grace

Matthew 1:1-16

December 24, 2015 • Pastor Adam Sinnett • Matthew 1:1–16

Merry Christmas! Christmas marks the arrival of God in the flesh, in Jesus, over 2000 years ago. Yet, the Christmas story is not merely an irrelevant story of ancient antiquity. It is our story; the story of the world. It is the story of God pursuing those He loves, becoming one of us in order to rescue us. It’s the story of redemption, hope, and salvation. It’s the story of fulfilled promises, changed lives, and amazing grace. Its the story that makes sense of, and gives purpose to, all of our individual stories. That’s what Christmas is about – this too-good-to-be-true news of Jesus. Christmas, of course, isn’t the end of the story, but only the beginning. Ultimately, Christmas makes way for Good Friday and Easter. But, tonight our focus is on the arrival of God, in Jesus - He is Immanuel, God with us.

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