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John 3:16
16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

Theme : Five aspects of God’s Christmas gift, Jesus Christ, which make Him the greatest gift ever given.

I. The Giver of the gift is God

II. The Motive for the gift is pure, unadulterated, love.

III. The Recipient of the gift is the world.

IV. The Gift is Jesus, God’s only begotten Son.

V. The Relevance of the Gift is the Eternal Salvation of Man.

Three Right Responses:

A. Accept God’s gift through believing in His Son – John 1:12
B. Love Him with all your being.
1. Love Him above all others – Matt. 10:37
2. Obey His commands – John 14:15, 21
3. Worship and serve Him as your God – Matthew 2:11; 14:33; 28:17; Revelation 5:14
C. Share the good news of His birth, life and especially His death and resurrection – Luke 2:18; Matthew 28:19

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Three self-assessing questions:
I. Have you recognized the significance of the triumphal entry ? Matt. 21:4-5 (Zech. 9:9)
II. Have you entered into the joy of the triumphal entry ? John 12:12, 17, 18; 19:36-38
III. Have you understood the consequences of failing to believe in the King of the triumphal entry ? Luke 19:41-44

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