Don’t Miss The Feast

SERIES:  Come to the Feast!

TITLE:   Don’t Miss the Feast!

TEXT:  Selected Scripture

 

I. THE PREOCCUPIED

 Scripture: Luke 2: 4-7

Why the decree?

1. To (tax) the people

2. To see who could (serve in the military).

 The Innkeeper was guilty of (ignorant preoccupation). It is safe to say he was (too busy).

 

II. THE FEARFUL

 Scripture: Matthew 2:1-8

 Why did Herod miss the feast? (Fear).

 

III. THE RELIGIOUS

 Scripture: Matthew 2:6

 Deut.18:15- “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers-it is to him you will listen.”

 Why did they miss the Feast? (Prideful Indifference)

 Why did another group of religious people miss the feast? (Religious ritual)

NEXT: Series: Come to the Feast!

Sermon: Fill Up on Joy- Luke 1:5-14

 

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