Luke 2:1-20 – The message of Christmas
I. The Decree from the Oppressing Rulers – v. 1-2 II. The Submission of the Key Subjects – v. 3-5 III. The Arrival of the Expected Baby – v. 5-7 IV. The Visitation with Significant Shepherds – v. 8-9 V. The Announcement with Stirring Accompaniment – v. 9-14 VI. The Gathering around the Wonderful Child – v. 15-20
Romans 15:14-19 – The effective priestly service of Christian ministry
1. Affirm the saints (15:14) 2. Exhort the Saints (15:15) 3. fulfill the Calling (15b-16) 4. Excite the laborers (15:17) 5. Emphasize the source (15:18-19a) 6. Explain the Scope (15:19b)
1 Peter 1:22-25 – A charge to love one another
I. The Initiation (v. 22a) II. The Brotherhood (v. 22b) III. The Quality (v. 22c) IV. The Explanation (v. 23a) V. The Source (v. 23b-25)