The Aftermath of Christ’s Birth
Matthew 2:7-23
December 29, 2019
During this month of December, the story of Jesus’ birth was read _________________________, Christmas music and events were enjoyed, and the ____________ exchange is over. So now what? Gift ________________? Try to pay the credit card bill? Or realize the _________________ of the message on our lives? The world’s view after the ____________________________ of Christ’s birth has not changed much over the centuries.
A. The World’s _________________________
1. Political – ____________________
a. _______________________ with _________ intentions
b. Selfish and _____________________
c. No ________________________ or care for others who
don’t fit in.
d. ______________________ with no regard for the value
of ______________ or eternal destiny
2. _______________ – Priesthood, Pharisees, and Sadducees
a. __________________ those who didn’t fit in with their
philosophy
b. _________________________ with impure motives
c. Had no true _________________________ with God
d. ______________________ and inconsistent even with
themselves
B. The Wondering _________________________
1. ________________________ – Luke 2:17-20
a. _____________________ the information they knew
b. Glorified and praised God for what they ____________
2. The ____________________________ public
a. Heard Jesus’ _______________________ teaching
b. Liked His __________________ and honest approach
c. Many only followed Him for what they could receive
___________________________.
C. The ___________________________ Believers
1. _________________ the Savior’s message of repentance
a. ____________________
b. ____________________
2. Demonstrated a ______________ change
a. _________________t their former way of living
b. Maintained an _____________________ focus