Sermon Notes:
The Bible:
1. A library of ________ books written between _____________ to _____________.
2. Was written by over ______ different people on _____ different continents in _____ different languages.
3. Writers were _________, statesmen, _____________, prophets, a _________________, a physician, a tentmaker, and a _________________.
a. Miraculously, they produced a set of writings that is a marvelous _______________ in its _____________, historical viewpoints, __________, and expectation.
b. Throughout these ______ years there is a consistent view of __________, man, ________, salvation, a coming _____________ and a _______________.
4. Prophecy is a _________________ of the Bible that no other ________________ can match.
5. The ___________ prophecy of Jesus found in the Bible is called the Protoevangelium which literally means “___________________” (Genesis 3:15)
Protoevangelium is:
6. _________________ in speaking of a Savior coming from the seed of woman.
7. ________________ in speaking of a Savior from the seed of woman to destroy the works of Satan.
8. ________________ in speaking of God’s love and grace for us.
9. God’s __________ to restore us to Himself.
Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?
Digging Deeper:
1. How do you describe what is going on in Luke 2:8-12? Why do you think the angels are so excited?
2. According to Genesis 3:15, why is Jesus’ coming “Good News of great joy for all people”?
3. Read aloud John 5:39-47. What point do you think Jesus was trying to make in these verses?
4. What verses can you name in Scripture that Jesus fulfill– in His birth, life, ministry, death, and Resurrection? How does Jesus’ coming and fulfilling the Scriptures affect your faith?
5. On a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being highest), how big of a role do the Scriptures have in guiding your life?
Prayer:
Pray that God will help you find a deeper understanding of the meaning of Christmas this year.