December 11, 2016

The Fullness of Time: God's Plan

Scripture: Galatians 4:4–7

I. The time of Christ's birth was planned.
"When the fullness of time"
The simple, human illustration - verse 1-3
Genesis 3:15 to Galatians 3:16
The plan of the Father:
     A. Historically
     B. Politically
     C. Culturally
     D. Religiously
II. The time of Christ's birth was prophesied
"had come"
     A. Genesis 3:15
     B. Isaiah 7:14
     C. Isaiah 9:6
     D. Micah 5:2
III. The time of Christ's birth was performed
"God sent His Son"
Luke 2:1-7
Next Steps:
     > Teach the truth and reality of Christ's birth at Christmas!
     > Celebrate the truth and reality of Christ's birth at Christmas!