An Extraordinary Ordinary Christmas

AN EXTRAORDINARY ORDINARY CHRISTMAS
Luke 2:1-20

The story of the birth of Jesus in Luke 2:1-20 shows that he is God's extraordinary Deliverer for ordinary, needy people like us.

1. God Placed His Deliverer AMONG Ordinary People
   (2:1-7)

   *By God's design, the birth of Jesus has
   universal significance (1-3)

   *By God's design, Jesus was born in the City of
   David by Caesar's decreee (4-5)

   *By God's design, Jesus was born in humble
   circumstances (6-7)

   Jesus Christ is fully at home with you in the
   midst of your lowest, humblest circumstances.

2. God Sent the News of His Deliverer TO Ordinary
   People (2:8-14)

   *God sent His angel to shepherds and surrounded
   them with His glory (8-9)

   *The good news of Jesus' birth as God's Savior
   welcomed the shepherd's (10-12)

   *Heaven added its exclamation point of praise to
   God and peace for His people (13-14)

   The good news that Jesus Christ has come to
   deliver his needy people is for all of us. He
   welcomes all who come to him.

3. God Spread the News of His Deliverer BY Ordinary
   People (2:15-20)

   *The shepherds went, saw, and told God's good
   news to others (15-17)

   *Those who heard responded with wonder,
   reflection, and praise(18-20)

   Let the reality of Christ's coming and his good
   news to you overflow in the good news to others.