EXPERIENCING
THE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS
His Life Ministries
Christmas 2025 Series
Luke 1:38
Matthew 1:24
John 1:1-5, 9-14
Galatians 4:4
Hebrews 1:1-3
Christmas is not just a story we remember it's a divine encounter we're invited to live.
This series reveals how God's redemptive plan unfolds through the lives of ordinary people, and the series shows how God accomplishes extraordinary things through the faith-filled obedience of everyday individuals like Mary and Joseph.
John 1:1-5, 9-14 reveals the Miracle of the Manger the eternal Word becoming human, demonstrating God's humility and His choice to dwell among us.
Galatians 4:4 highlights the Miracle of the Moment showing that at just the right time, God sent His Son to redeem the world.
And Hebrews 1:1-3 proclaims the Miracle of the Message that in these final days, God has spoken clearly and completely through Jesus, the exact representation of His nature and His glory.
Together, these scriptures remind us that Christmas is far more than a memory of the past it's an invitation to encounter God's presence and purpose today.
The same God who sent His Son into the world still moves through those who trust His ways, embrace His nearness, wait on His timing and live out His truth.
This is the heart of Christmas: Emmanuel God with us, now and always.
Christmas is more than a season of lights, gifts, and festivities it is the divine story of God entering human history. In this series, we will rediscover the wonder, joy, and hope that come to us through the birth of Jesus Christ.
Each message will help us experience not just observe the miracle of Christmas: God with us, God for us, and God in us.
Through the eyes of those who first witnessed the miracle Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the wise men, and others we'll learn how to encounter Christ anew in our daily lives.
December 7, 2025
Week One and Birthday Sunday
Topic: Experiencing the Miracle of the Method
Verses: Luke 1:38; Matthew 1:24
The wonder of God's ways is powerfully revealed through the obedience of Mary and Joseph. In Luke 1:38, Mary responds with quiet surrender: "Let it be to me according to your word." Her words reflect a heart fully submitted to God's plan, and the Greek word doulē meaning "servant" shows her posture of complete devotion and willingness to follow divine authority. Similarly, in Matthew 1:24, Joseph's immediate response "He did as the angel commanded him" shows his readiness to act in faith, even when the path ahead was unclear.
these God's methods often challenge human understanding. A virgin birth, a message delivered by an angel, and the faithful obedience of a humble carpenter elements defy logic, yet they became the foundation of God's redemptive work. Through this, we learn that the miraculous often begins not with certainty, but with trust. When we choose to obey God's leading, even when it seems illogical or uncomfortable, we open the door for His extraordinary plans to unfold.
Experiencing the Method of Christmas means:
God's method is often unexpected.
God's method requires our obedience, which leads to miracles.
God's method uses ordinary people with extraordinary purpose.
God's method leads to redemption.
December 14, 2025
Topic: Experiencing the Miracle of the Manger
Verses: John 1:1-5, 9-14
John 1:1 begins with a bold affirmation of Christ's divine nature: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." The Greek term Logos, translated as "Word," signifies God's revelation of Himself His voice, His truth, His very essence made known.
Then in verse 14, we encounter a breathtaking truth: "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." The word eskēnösen, meaning "dwelt," literally translates to "pitched His tent, echoing the Old Testament tabernacle where God's presence dwelt among His people. But now, through Jesus, God's dwelling place is no longer confined to buildings or rituals; He chooses to live within human hearts. The manger, a place of humility and simplicity, becomes a symbol of divine humility. It reminds us that God doesn't wait for us to be perfect He meets us in our ordinary, messy places. The miracle of Christmas is that heaven came down to earth, not in grandeur, but in grace.
The manger reveals God's meekness.
The manger reveals nearness.
The manger reveals God's presence.
December 21, 2025
Topic: Experiencing the Miracle of the Moment
Verse: Galatians 4:4
The miracle of the moment highlights God's flawless timing both in the course of history and in our personal lives. Galatians 4:4 declares, "When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son." The Greek phrase plērōma tou chronou refers to the whole or appointed time, indicating that God's actions are never delayed.
Historically, the conditions were perfectly aligned for the arrival of the Gospel: a common language (Greek), Roman peace and infrastructure, and a deep spiritual longing among the Jewish people. Theologically, this affirms that God fulfills His promises when the time is right. Likewise, in our own lives, seasons of waiting are not meaningless they are part of God's preparation for His purpose to be revealed at just the right moment.
God's timing is always perfect.
Christ's coming has redefined time.
God's salvation is available today.
December 28, 2025
Topic: Experiencing the Miracle of the Message
Verses: Hebrews 1:1-3
The miracle of the message lies in God's ultimate revelation through His Son, Jesus Christ. Hebrews 1:1-3 highlights the shift from how God previously spoke through various prophets and methods to how He now speaks directly through His Son. The Greek term charakter, meaning "exact imprint," reveals that Jesus is the perfect representation of God's nature.
delivered In the Old Testament, God's revelations were partial and scattered through visions, commandments, and prophetic voices. But in Jesus, the message is
whole and deeply personal. He is not just a bearer of God's Word; He is the Word made flesh (John 1:14). Through Him, God proclaims grace, truth, and the promise of redemption to all who believe.
The message was spoken through His Son.
The message is grace and the truth alone.
The message brings transformation.
