Open the Eyes of My Heart

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Let Us Adore Him!
Matthew 2 and Luke 2
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Rembrandts nativity scene
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Winning four gold medals at the 1936 Games in
Berlin, Jesse Owens was upstaging in a good
sense, the racial propaganda of Adolf Hitler
Jesse Owens at 1936 Berlin, Olympics
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Purpose
to look at four groups /or individuals who give
us reason as to why we too must adore Him
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I Shepherds Adored Him (Luke 220)
A. An Angel Appears
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An angel appears to shepherds
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I Shepherds Adored Him (Luke 220)
A. An Angel Appears
1. Most unlikely people
2. Had a reputation
3. Did count for much
4. At home with animals
5. Received divine word
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I Shepherds Adored Him (Luke 220)
A. An Angel Appears
B. Multitudes Appear
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Suddenly a great company of heavenly host
appeared with the angel
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I Shepherds Adored Him (Luke 220)
A. An Angel Appears
B. Multitudes Appear
C. Shepherds Appear
1. Told to GO and SEE
2. Told to GO and TELL
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I Simeon Adored Him (Luke 225-35)
A. A Man of Prediction
1. H.S. reveals to Simeon
2. Looked for consolation of Israel
3. Light in darkness
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I Simeon Adored Him (Luke 225-35)
A. A Man of Prediction
B. A Man of Prayer
1. Prayer of thanks
2. See, touch and HOLD
3. Peace never realized more life of Simeon
4. Thrill of His return
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Anna was a prophetess She too adored Christ the
Lord
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III Anna Adored Him (Luke 236-38)
A. A Woman of Experience
1. In the best sense
2. Used by God
3. She was widowed
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III Anna Adored Him (Luke 236-38)
A. A Woman of Experience
B. A Woman of Service
1. At the right moment
2. Filled with awe
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IV Wise Men Adored Him (Matthew 21-12)
A. Men Who Followed
B. Men Who Worshipped
1. Came to worship Him
2. Worship is GIVING
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IV Wise Men Adored Him (Matthew 21-12)
A. Men Who Followed
B. Men Who Worshipped
C. Men Who Listened
1. Contrast is so evident
2. Wise then and now
3. God said and they did
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A young girl needed surgery. She, understandably
was nervous parents promised her own kitten
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This sure is a lousy way to get a cat!
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As the world celebrates Christmas I cant help
but think, This sure is a lousy way to show
thanks!
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O, COME LET US ADORE HIM!!
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