Jesus spent time with the people others neglect and reject. Following Jesus is a great privilege. Today you will notice three great elements in Luke’s words. You will also discover the demands of following Jesus.

While we consider what’s next for our church, we look to God’s Word for direction. God’s expectations are the same today as they have always been. God expects active followers. As you notice three actions of active followers this morning, consider how well you are actively following Jesus Christ..

Timothy had a responsibility to use what God had given him; and so do you. It is your duty, your obligation to serve the Lord. In order to finish well, Timothy needed to remember his duty. There is joy in serving Jesus; and you will find three steps leading to that joy.

The events of Resurrection morning prove that Jesus IS Emmanuel and that God is still with us.

Christmas gifts not only meet needs or desires, they also express relationship between giver and recipient. God wants you to know Him, and uses two actions to introduce Himself at Christmas.