Manger
Transcript: What is the symbol for the 5th day of Christmas? “I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." Luke 2:11-12 In a Manger, in Bethlehem "When we attempt to meet God in the places of pretense we should not be surprised that God will not be present." David Benner Where exactly have we arrived at? In a manger in Bethlehem Christmas or New Year's? Shepherds In a Manger, In Bethlehm So where do we find ourselves this morning? Torah: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy “He was in the world, the world was there through him, and yet the world didn’t even notice. He came to his own people, but they didn’t want him. But whoever did want him, who believed he was who he claimed and would do what he said, He made to be their true selves, their child-of-God selves…The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish.” John 1 Message “Christmas is my favorite day of the year. It makes me feel good about everything else.” Charlie Brown Will you meet God there? We're Here! Now what? Characters at the Manger Not in Rome Mary & Joseph Not in Jerusalem “I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year. I will in the Past, Present and the Future.” Ebeneezer Scrooge Who's already put up their decorations?