Sermon Outline Dec 11, 2022

Matthew 1:18-25: How to talk to your neighbors during Christmas

Introduction

• Christmas was orchestrated in God’s way (vv18a)
• God has a definite plan that He promised and performed
• God’s way is contrasted with the world’s way

The World’s Way (vv18b-19)

• Unexpected Events (v18b)
• Expected Solutions (v19)
• Neighborly Insight: No neutrality

God’s Way (vv20-23)

• God worked (v20)
• God has a purpose (v21)
• God has a plan (vv22-23)
• Neighborly Insight: Listen, Initiate, Persevere

God’s Way Requires Faith & Obedience (vv24-25)

• Change of mind (v24)
• Obedience (v25)
• Neighborly Insight: Faith results in obedience

Conclusion