What you gonna call the baby? #5 (20.12.09 - evening)

Jesus

Matt 1:18-21 ¹⁸This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. ¹⁹Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. ²⁰But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ²¹She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” ^NIV

What you gonna call the baby?

King, Immanuel, Son of God, Christ, The Word - Jesus!

Why called Jesus? = Save His people from their sins

1. Sin

Defs -

Rom 3:23 – all fallen short. What of?

Lord's prayer:

• forgive us our debts - what we owe God.
• Forgive our trespasses - going wrong way, deviating from the right course. Our in-built sat-navs are faulty!

2. Need to be saved from them!

• Sin is a stalker - you need to be saved from it.
• Sin is the enemy in your heart - you need a new heart.
• Sin has made us slaves - and we need to be set free.

Not just give up. Turn over new leaf. New Years resolution etc.

Rescue!

Christmas is about the greatest rescue operation!

3. Jesus saves!

Called Jesus - why? because he will save his people from their sins. Not just makes it available but saves you!

1 Tim 1:15 Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. ^NIV

That is why He came.

• Penalty - took the blame
• Power - broke its power, give new life
• Pleasure - to show us what is true pleasure
• Presence - to be with Him

In saving from, He saves us for something –

E.G:

• Rescued out of canal - onto solid ground.
• Out of fire - into place of safety

• Out of wrath of God into His favour.
• Death - life - John 10:10

4. Who do you say He is?

Matt 16:13-18 - Who do you say that I am?

Many people got it wrong! Still do.

Tonight God is asking you - who do you say that Jesus is?

• A swear word?
• Fairy tale?
• Deceiver?

C S Lewis - Mad, Bad or God?

Or - Is He Jesus, the One who can save you from your sins?

Christian - are you living saved? Enjoying God & forgiveness?

You can!

He's come to save!