Reasons for the Season

Part 1: "To Bless the World"

December 2, 2023 • Matt Paddack

The Christmas season can be a bit messy because we, as human beings, are messy. However, it's precisely because of our imperfections that Christmas exists. To understand the reason for Christmas, it's important to know the background of the Christmas Story. Through sending Jesus, God initiated the process of blessing and renewing the world and invited us to restore our relationship with Him.

Part 2: "A Demonstration"

December 10, 2023 • Matt Paddack

One of the reasons that Jesus came was to demonstrate who God is for us. He came to demonstrate who God likes, and how to be right with God the Father.

Part 3: "To Remove Our Excuses"

December 17, 2023 • Matt Paddack

The Christmas season can be a bit chaotic because, as human beings, we tend to be disorganized and imperfect. However, it's precisely because of our imperfections that Christmas exists. One of the reasons that Jesus came was to remove our excuses. Jesus came to remove any. We no longer have an excuse to stay away from people because it's difficult, uncomfortable, or awkward since God chose to be with us despite our flaws.