Main Thought
God is faithful to His promises, and Christmas is the proof. Throughout the Old Testament, God’s people waited generation after generation for Him to act on His covenant promises. He promised to bless His people, multiply them, and - most importantly - to save them. The coming of the Messiah proved that God’s plans were already in motion. He intervened in history out of steadfast love, fulfilling what He declared long before. The birth of Christ shows that God’s timing is perfect, His mercy is intentional, and His covenant love never fails. We can trust God because He has already proven Himself faithful.
Main Passages
1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. 2 The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. 4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
- Psalm 98:1-4
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
- Luke 2:11-14
22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).
- Matthew 1:22-23
Discussion Questions
Have you ever seen a promise broken? How did that shape your understanding of trust?
Why are promises (especially God’s promises) so meaningful to us?
How does knowing that God kept His greatest promise in Jesus bring you healing, freedom, or inspiration for life?