Preparing to Celebrate Christ's Birth

Billy Graham

The “Advent season” usually starts four weeks before Christmas and concludes with the celebration of Christ’s birth. Some churches emphasize the Advent season more than others, but all Christians look forward to celebrating Christ’s birth during this season of the year.

Why was Jesus’ birth so important? The reason is because slightly over 2,000 years ago, God stooped down from Heaven and became a human being: Jesus Christ. As the Bible says, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” — John 1:14, NIV

Think of it: God became a man! He did it because He loves us—and that’s what we should celebrate as Christmas approaches.

WEEK ONE: NOVEMBER 27

Read Isaiah 9:6 — In this Scripture we find the message and meaning of Christmas. Isaiah the prophet gave five awe-inspiring names of our Lord that encourage us, thrill us, and fill us with hope at this Christmas season.

1. Wonderful. When He did His many miracles, the Scripture says, “The people wondered” (Luke 11:14, KJV).

2. Counselor. The people said, “No one ever spoke the way this man does” (John 7:46, NIV).

3. The Mighty God. He is the God-Man. He said that He and the Father are one (John 10:30).

4. The Everlasting Father. It was by Him, the living Word, that all things were created. He is the designer of the whole universe (John 1:3; Hebrews 11:3).

5. The Prince of Peace. There will never be lasting peace on earth until He comes again to reign in righteousness. But He is also the Prince of Peace in other ways. None can have peace with God apart from Him and the peace that He made through the blood of His cross (Colossians 1:20).

The full meaning of these words from Isaiah should give us enough strength, hope, and joy to face any crisis, endure any sorrow, and meet any temptation. How has Jesus shown you recently that He is “Wonderful, Counselor ... the Prince of Peace”?

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Lucas12D: cool

Dec 05, 2011

mmgpagirl: i love to cast crowns too!

Dec 03, 2011

pickel: I love casting crowns. I hope you have a great time.

Dec 01, 2011

pickel: Coll. AMEN!!!!!!!

Dec 01, 2011

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Dec 01, 2011

strawberry_girl: Sure you will do good, BananaRose!!!

Nov 30, 2011

BananaRose: Me to i am going to sing one of there songs for fin arts next year on April i hope i do good

Nov 30, 2011

EmileeDawn: I love Casting Crowns! I hope you have A GREAT time!!!

Nov 29, 2011

strawberry_girl: WOW, Brooklyn!! That is neat!! I am happy for you!!

Nov 29, 2011

BROOKLYN: HE HAS DID THIS BY ALLOWING ME TO BE THE ONE TO WIN CONCERT TICKETS TO A CASTING CROWNS CONSERT AND ALSO BACKSTAGE PASSES TO MEET AND GREET THEM AND THIS HAS BEEN OUT OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND OUT OF THE THOUSANDS ONLY FEW OF THEM GOT TICKETS AND ONLY 1 GOT BACKSTAGE PASSES AND THAT WAS ME AND I THANK GOD FOR THAT

Nov 29, 2011

strawberry_girl: I agree!!!!!

Nov 29, 2011