What is Christmas?
C – Christ Jesus
H – Heaven
R – Rejoice
I – Inn
S – Son of God
T – Tidings
M – Miracle
A – Angels
S- Salvation
What is Christmas?
C – Christ Jesus
Christ Jesus the son of God came from heaven to be born as a child.
Matthew 1:18 – This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. (NIV)
H – Heaven
Heaven is a beautiful, wonderful place. Jesus left the majesty of His heavenly home.
1 Chronicles 16:27 – Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. (NIV)
R -Rejoice
We can rejoice that Jesus was willing to come to this sinful earth, endure hardships, and face trails for us.
Phillippians 3:3 – Rejoice in Christ Jesus. (KJV)
I – Inn
It was in God’s plan that Mary and Joseph would find no room at the inn. They would have to stay with the animals.
Luke 2:7 – There was no room for them in the inn. (KJV)
S – Son of God
Jesus, the Son of God was made man. He humbled himself to be born and laid in a manger. Jesus, the King of Kings, was wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a feeding trough.
Luke 2:12 – And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (KJV)
T – Tidings
The night that Jesus was born, was filled with good tidings of great joy. Can you imagine the excitement that Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds must have felt?
Luke 2:10 – And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. (KJV)
M – Miracle
A miracle happened that night. It is the reason that we celebrate Christmas. Baby Jesus was born!
Luke 2:11 – For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (KJV)
A – Angels
The angels had an important job! Pretend that you are a shepherd. You are sitting in a field. The sheep are munching quietly on grass near you. Then suddenly the quiet of the night is broken. In the sky an angel appears proclaiming the birth of Jesus. How would you feel? Would you be in awe? This baby Jesus that was born is a special baby. He is the giver of salvation.
Luke 2:9,13 – And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God. (KJV)
S – Salvation
Salvation is free gift. Without Jesus salvation would not be possible. Jesus came to earth as a baby, lived a sinless life, died on the cross, and rose again!
Matthew 1:21 – And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. (KJV)
Acts 4:12 – Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (KJV)
Christmas is: Christ Jesus
