Christmas in Egypt (and in August)

Aim: To be hopeful and happy in Christ.

The parameters of Christmas in Egypt (and in August): we must have a felt need; God's provision must meet that need.

Exegesis: The celebration of Christmas in Egypt (and in August): it starts with God-saturated worship (vv. 1-4); it involves the whole covenant family (vv. 26-27); it points to the joy of eternal reunion (vv. 28-30).

Further application: How to experience Christmas in Egypt (and in August): trust God, that He loves His own, and be faithful in the small things.

Key verse: v. 4 ''I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also surely bring you up again; Joseph will put his hand on your eyes.''