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It's that time of year again; Christmas! And to celebrate, Empower Church has a new sermon series; The Saviour King. In this first week we hear Pastor Luke share on 'The Song and the Census' and how God can use even the most seemingly chaotic times in our lives to have his will out worked.
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You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father's face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift.
- JOHN R. RICE
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1. the Song and the Census
2. the Star, the Stable and the Shepherds
3. the Son and the Sadness
4. the Saviour King
5. Simeon and the Sovereign Lord
1. the Song and the Census
2. the Star, the Stable and the Shepherds
3. the Son and the Sadness
4. the Saviour King
5. Simeon and the Sovereign Lord
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1. the Song and the Census Luke 2 ! 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register. 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
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Luke 2 ! 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
1. the Song and the Census
1. Historical Record !
Caesar Augustus!
Quirinius!Bust Statue
Coin of Herod Agrippa
"C. Caristanius C F Sergius Fronto
Caesiaus Iulius, perfect of civil engineers,
priest, perfect of P. Sulpicius Quirinius the
Duumvir, Perfect of M. Servilius, from this
man and with a public edict, a statue was
erected with the blessings of the council.
(Inscriptiones Latinae Selectae #9502)
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Ancient Stone Carving !mentioning Quirinius ILS 9502
2. Fulfillment of Prophesy !
Micah 5:2 !2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans[a] of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
2. Fulfillment of Prophesy !
Bethlehem: ‘House of Bread’
John 6:35 !Then Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.
2. Fulfillment of Prophesy !
Luke 2:4 !4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. !
2. Fulfillment of Prophesy !
2 Samuel 7:14-16 !I will be his father, and he will be my son. When he does wrong, I will punish him with a rod wielded by men, with floggings inflicted by human hands. 15 But my love will never be taken away from him, as I took it away from Saul, whom I removed from before you. 16 Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me[a]; your throne will be established forever.’” !!
2. Fulfillment of Prophesy !
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” !
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2 !
Luke 2 !
Luke 2:14 (NKJV) 14 “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”[a]
!Luke 2:14 (NIV)
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
!Luke 2:14 (NLT)
14 “Glory to God in highest heaven,and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
!Luke 2:14 (CEV)
14"Praise God in heaven! Peace on earth to everyone who pleases God." !!
the WHO, the WHAT and the WHERE !
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The who is God and Mankind !
The where is Heaven and Earth !
The what is Glory and Peace !
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Luke 2:14 (NLT)
14 “Glory to God in highest heaven,and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
On this night and through this child . . . !
. . . Heaven and Earth collide !
. . . there’s praise in Heaven and peace on Earth. !
. . . God’s favour towards men will finally
be restored. !
. . .the God of Heaven can finally embrace
again the people of Earth.
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