December 26, 2011 Monday Message:
The baby in the manger marks the end of the Old Testament, and the beginning of the New Testament; the end of the old deal, and the beginning of the new covenant with God.
There’s not a lot of theology in the virgin birth. Rather, it is fulfillment of prophecy, God making good on promises made through the prophets. Jesus will teach theology, details of the Good News covenant, through his ministry.
God could see that none of us could or would remain sinless. Yet in His grace he wanted no one to perish. God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. That’s the new deal – that’s OUR deal – and that’s why there’s Christmas. It was God’s idea.
May the Lord bless you during this special time of year - Merry Christmas!
Norton Lawellin
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