Christmas—Divinely Orchestrated

A Study of Galatians 4:4-5
A Three-Part Series

Christmas—Divinely Orchestrated, Part 1
Setting the Stage for Jesus’ Birth
12/16/16
In Galatians 4:4, the apostle Paul wrote that “when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth his son, born of a woman.” What does the phrase “fullness of time” mean? This article explores this question, and what we learn leaves us in awe. Christmas is about Jesus, yes, but it’s also about the world—including you and me!

Christmas—Divinely Orchestrated, Part 2
Becoming One of Us and Paying Our Penalty
12/23/16
At Christmas, “God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law” (Gal. 4:4-5). This divinely inspired statement indicates that Christmas was—and is—both extremely complicated and profoundly simple. God took care of the complicated part, however, and leaves the simple part to us. Yet—irony of ironies—even though the proper response to Christmas is simple in many ways, it also is difficult. To respond as we should to God’s gift of Jesus, we must release our pride and our bent toward living our lives as we please. We must realize we are incapable of saving ourselves and rely on Jesus for forgiveness and eternal life. This really is what Christmas is all about. Read this post and explore with me both the mystery and the delight of Jesus’ birth.

Christmas—Divinely Orchestrated, Part 3
The Wonderful, Glorious Aftermath of Christmas
12/30/16
Why has “God sent forth His Son”? Inspired by the Holy Spirit, the apostle Paul told us: “that might receive the adoption as sons.” This is the heart of Christmas, and it changes everything for those who believe in Jesus Christ. We explore God’s “adoption program” this week. It’s a timely reminder as we stand on the verge of a brand new year.

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