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December 7th, 2025 - "The Signs of Christmas | The Manger"

December 7th, 2025 - "The Signs of Christmas | The Manger"

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Series: The Signs of Christmas

Title: The Manger

Text: Luke 2:1-16

Luke 2:1-16

I. The manger points to the humility of Christ.

a. (Manger pic)

b. Philippians 2:5-11

c. Morphe- it is the essential form that never alters

d. Schema- is the outward form that changes from time to time from circumstance to

circumstance

e. What did Christ empty himself of?

i. He emptied himself of the privileges of his deity.

ii. He emptied himself of independent authority

f. Debbie Przybylski Quote, “His humility was expressed most when He became a

man and died on the cross. He never insisted on His rights and privileges to be

honored, understood, or viewed rightly, but he emptied Himself of His reputation.

He was content to be seen as ordinary and did not seek esteem... Jesus had

lowliness of heart.”


II. We are called to emulate Christ’s humility.

a. Philippians 2:5

III. Pour out your life for the benefit of others.

IV. One day, Christ will be exalted.

a. Philippians 2:9-11

b. 1 Peter 5:6

c. Matthew 23:12

d. Galatians 6:9

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