First Baptist Church of New Holland PA

CHRISTMAS, CROSS, COMMUNION

AM, 12/6/2020

You might think that this a strange title for a Sermon and wonder what the connection is between the 3, other than beginning with the same letter!

• Without Christmas there would be no Cross.
• Without the Cross there would be no Communion Service, or Lord’s Table.
• Let me explain:

CHRISTMAS – THE SAVIOR ARRIVES

Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 2:8-13, Luke 2:25-35

Vs. 25 – Just = Righteous, Devout = “Pious” or “God Fearing” (MacArthur)

Vs. 2:30 – Jesus is salvation for Jew and Gentile alike.

(THE) CROSS – SALVATION SECURED

Luke 18:31-33, Isaiah 53:10-12, Mark 15:33-39,

John 19:28-30, Psalm 69:21

COMMUNION – THE SAVIOR CELEBRATED

Matthew 26:26-30, 1 Corinthians 11:23-28

Old Covenant Ratified with blood of animals.

Exodus 24:7-8

New Covenant ratified with blood of Jesus.

Hebrews 7:22-28