Christmas in the Real WorldPart II

“Jesus Came”

Jesus Came to:

1. Destroy the works of the devil.1 John 3:8bThe Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil.

Hebrews 2:14 Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death.

Jesus Came to:

1. Destroy the works of the devil.2. Set us free from slavery.

Hebrews 2:15 Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.

Colossians 2:15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him.

1 Corinthians 15:55–57 O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” …But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us.

John 3:16 “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.

Jesus Came to:

1. Destroy the works of the devil.2. Set us free from slavery.3. Replace fear with joy.

Luke 2:9–10 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.

1 John 4:18 Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear…

Revelation 12:11 “And they overcame him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, and they did not love their life even when faced with death.

Luke 1:12–14 Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him. But the angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer…You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth,

Luke 1:30,47“Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her, “for you have found favor with God! How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!