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!
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