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Johnson, Darrell - The Sleepy Invasion

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The Sleepy Invasion
by Darrell Johnson
Text: Luke 2:10-12
Topic: Why God became a baby
Big Idea: Jesus became human so that he could be the Savior we need.
Keywords: Babies; Christ, birth of; Christ, burden bearer; Christ, humanity of; Christ, incarnation of; Christmas; Death; Eternal life; Guilt; Incarnation; Love, divine; Resurrection; Salvation


Introduction:
  • Illustration: D-day was a massive invasion of power, but the most powerful invasion of all came in the form of a baby.
  • The baby born in Bethlehem was God—who became a real man.
  • Illustration: The early church heresy of Docetism claimed Jesus was a phantom man.
  • If Jesus was not a real baby, then the Savior we have is not the Savior we need.
We Need a Savior to Identify with Us.
  • Illustration: The fact that Jesus lived as a real boy and experienced the normal things of life is proof that he can identify with us.
  • Hebrews 4:15
We Need a Savior Who Can Break the Power of Sin and Guilt.
  • We keep on trying to pay the debt of sin that has already been paid.
We Need a Savior to Absorb the Sting of Death.
  • Imagine the Devil’s laughter at the sight of a baby in a manger.
  • Illustration: Dr. Peter Joshua once said, "When death stung Jesus Christ, it stung itself to death."
We Need a Savior Who Guarantees the Final Victory.
  • The next invasion will hardly be a sleepy one for Jesus, who will return with force and full glory.
Conclusion:
  • How can we adequately respond to the Christmas news?
    - Respond with wonder and awe leading to adoration and praise.
    - Respond with deep gratitude and joy leading to a fresh opening of your life to him.
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