I have been doing a series of messages at my church that focus on the Theology of Christmas. I have not talked much about donkeys, wise men, and shepherds... though they are important. Instead, my focus has been on what God did in Christ.

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The Theology of Christmas: Incarnation
The Theology of Christmas: Kenosis

This week I will preach "The Theology of Christmas: Glory."

Here is the outline of the Incarnation message:

The Incarnation of Christmas
John 1:14

John 1:14 (HCSB) The Word became flesh and took up residence among us. We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

1. God the Son, Who Always Was,...

"The Word�?

John 1:1-3 (HCSB) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 All things were created through Him, and apart from Him not one thing was created that has been created.

John 6:38 (HCSB) For I have come down from heaven, not to do My will, but the will of Him who sent Me.

John 8:58-59 (HCSB) 58 Jesus said to them, "I assure you: Before Abraham was, I am.�? 59 At that, they picked up stones to throw at Him. But Jesus was hidden and went out of the temple complex.

2. Took On Flesh and Lived Among Us...

"became flesh�?

Philippians 2:5-8 (HCSB)

Hebrews 2:14-15 (HCSB) 14 Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, He also shared in these, so that through His death He might destroy the one holding the power of death--that is, the Devil-- 15 and free those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death.

3. To Glorify God and Redeem Us.

"We observed His glory, the glory as the One and Only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.�?

Hebrews 1:3 (HCSB) He is the radiance of His glory, the exact expression of His nature, and He sustains all things by His powerful word. After making purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.