Journey to Christmas

Fix It, Jesus!

Andrea Maher - Guest Writer • John 2:4–5

TODAY’S TREASURE Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you do it.” John 2:4-5

Where is Jesus? Where am I?

Andrea Maher - Guest Writer • Luke 2:49

TODAY’S TREASURE And He said to them, Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father’s business? Luke 2: 49

Guilt on My Head

Andrea Maher - Guest Writer • Matthew 2:13

TODAY’S TREASURE Now when they had departed, behold an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying “Arise take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt and stay until I bring you word; for Herod will seek the young Child to destroy Him.” Matthew 2:13

Terror in Parenting

Andrea Maher - Guest Writer • Luke 2:33–35

TODAY’S TREASURE Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother. Behold this Child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and a sign that will be spoken against. A sword will pierce your own heart that the thoughts of many will be revealed. Luke 2: 33-35

The Real Mary

Andrea Maher - Guest Writer • Luke 1:38

TODAY’S TREASURE Then Mary said, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:38

The Real Mary Introduction

Sharon Betters • Luke 1:46–48

TODAY’S TREASURE My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior. For he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed. Luke 1:46a-48

I Will Not Fail You

Sharon Betters • Hebrews 13:5

TODAY’S TREASURE God Himself has said, 'I will not in any way fail you nor give you up nor leave you without support. I will not, I will not, I will not in any way or degree leave you helpless nor forsake you nor let you down, relax My hold on you. Assuredly not! Hebrews 13:5 Amplified

The Best Present

Sharon Betters • Luke 1:28–30

TODAY’S TREASURE And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Luke 1:28-30 ESV

My Platform for Glorifying God, Part 2

Sharon Betters • Psalm 90:16

TODAY’S TREASURE Let Your work appear to Your servants, and Your majesty to their children. Psalm 90:16

My Platform for Glorifying God

Sharon Betters • Luke 1:26–38

TODAY’S TREASURE In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God. And behold, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her. Luke 1:26-38 ESV

I Am Doing a New Thing

Sharon Betters • Isaiah 43:18–19

TODAY’S TREASURE Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 ESV

Mary’s Song of Praise: The Magnificat

Sharon Betters • Luke 1:46–55

TODAY’S TREASURE And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for He has looked on the humble estate of His servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is His name. And His mercy is for those who fear Him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with His arm; He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He has sent away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of His mercy, as He spoke to our fathers, to Abraham, and to His offspring forever.” Luke 1:46-55 ESV

Mary

Sharon Betters • Matthew 1:23

TODAY’S TREASURE Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us). Matthew 1:23 ESV

A New Thing

Sharon Betters • Isaiah 43:19

TODAY’S TREASURE Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 ESV

Beauty for Ashes

Sharon Betters • Isaiah 61:2–3

TODAY’S TREASURE …to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn; to grant to those who mourn in Zion - to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; that they may be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified. Isaiah 61:2-3 ESV

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