Sermon Summary
Today’s sermon explores the theme of love and how Jesus gives love to us. It highlights Jesus’ sacrificial love and how his birth is connected to his purpose of sacrifice. The sermon emphasizes the inclusivity of God’s love by discussing the choice of lowly shepherds as the recipients of the news of Jesus’ birth. It concludes with a call to respond to Jesus’ love by sharing love with others and being intentional in giving love. Do not let this be a message and opportunity missed that those in your life need to hear.
Recording
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Study Guide
Take the sermon further with friends and family with these discussion questions.
Study Guide to Go Deeper This Week
- What are practical ways you can give love to others? How do you plan to do this?
– Application: What specific acts of love have impacted your life, and how can you use those examples to give love to others? - According to 1 John 3:16-17, what does sacrificial love involve?
– Application: How can you practice sacrificial love in your own relationships? - What is the connection between the temple shepherds and Jesus being the ultimate sacrifice?
– Application: How does this connection impact your understanding of Jesus’ sacrifice? - How does the story of the shepherds demonstrate the inclusivity of God’s love?
– Application: How can you extend God’s inclusive love to others in your life? - Why is it significant that Jesus was born to die?
– Application: How does understanding Jesus’ purpose affect the way you view his birth and Christmas?
Scripture References
1 John 3:16-17
John 1:29
1 John 4:19
Romans 5:8
John 3:14-16
Luke 2:8-16, 20
Luke 1:28