“The Day After Christmas”

Luke 2:10–20; Isaiah 9:2

  1. Introduction
    Luke 2:10–20

    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.”

     15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

     16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

    Isaiah 9:2

    2 The people walking in darkness
    have seen a great light;

    on those living in the land of deep darkness
    a light has dawned.

  2. Responding to Christmas Past
    1. Ponder Him (Luke 2:19)
      1. Make the Christmas message fresh by pondering it in a new way.
      2. C.S. Lewis said, “We don't need to be told new ideas so much as we need to be reminded of old truths.”
    2. Praise Him (v. 10–12)
      1. The key word in these verses is you.
        1. Good News
        2. Savior
        3. Will Find
      2. God's gift is to each of us is Jesus and that should elicit praise.
    3. Proclaim Him (vs. 17–18)
  3. Conclusion
    1. Christmas really happened.