Saturday, 20 December 2025

Church notes - 21st December 2025

 21st

Advent - Love

Matthew 2:1 - 18

Great Humility

Judea was under Roman control


Foreigners

Humble

Marginalised

Outsiders


The Shepherds and Wise Men came to worship Jesus


In worship I see how big God is and I also see in worship how small I am.


vs 11


1. I will worship God with a humble heart

2. I will worship God with a willing spirit

3. I will worship God  in eager hope.


They brought gifts

Gold

Frankensense

Myrrh


Gold - Most precious and valuable metal

 - A Kingly gift


Myrrh - Used for embalming the dead.


Herod used power to control and intimidate others.

Jesus used power to help others.

Jesus measured greatest in service of others.


Philippians 2:5 - 8


Contrast between Jesus and Herod


We should reflect on the power we have in our lives.


Jesus - He was willing to serve and to suffer for our salvation.


John 3:16


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