Sunday Recap 12-23-12

Morning: The sermon, "O Holy Night," explored Luke 2:8-14. The angel proclaimed good news to the shepherds, and that good news is still good news.

1. The message was good news of great joy. The hymn, "O Holy Night," captures the reality of the situation. It says, "long lay the world in sin and sorrow pining, till he appeared and the soul felt its worth."

2. That good news is that the Savior is born. He was born in Bethlehem, the city of David. He was Christ, the anointed. He was also the Lord. He is God in the flesh.

3. The message that results in the Glory of God in the highest. God is glorious.

Evening: no service.