The arrival of Jesus changed the world—and it can change your life too. In this message from John 1 and the Christmas story, Pastor Chris Teien shows how Christ’s coming offers us the gracious blessings of God’s presence, purpose, and promises. Discover how to live with hope, share Christ with others, and walk confidently in the love and faithfulness of Jesus every day.

Key Points:

1. Jesus Lived Among Us to Show Us How to Live and Set Us Free – John 1:14. Jesus came to dwell with us, revealing God's love and offering the hope of eternal life.
2. John the Baptist’s Purpose Was to Prepare People for Jesus – John 1:15. Like John, we have a role in pointing others toward Christ through our lives and words.
3. Gracious Blessings Overflow from Jesus – John 1:16. God's blessings—spiritual and practical—flow into our lives when we walk with Him.
4. Love and Faithfulness Flow Through Jesus – John 1:17. Jesus reveals the fullness of God's grace and faithfulness, surpassing what the Law could ever accomplish.
5. The Mysteries of God Are Revealed in Jesus – John 1:18. Jesus makes the invisible God known to us, inviting us into a personal relationship with Him.

Personal Stories from Pastor Chris:

• Reflections on how coming to faith in high school changed his entire future.
• Encouragement to "re-gift Jesus" by giving out easy-to-read New Testaments to friends and family.
• A humorous story about trying to responsibly dispose of a cement truck tire, illustrating how good deeds sometimes cost more than expected.
• Observations on how cultural moments like Christmas create open doors for gospel conversations.

Notable Quotes:

• "Without Christ in my life, I wouldn’t know how to truly live."
• "Re-gifting Jesus is one of the best things you can do."
• "You are never truly alone—Jesus is always with you."

Actionable Takeaways:

1. Give a Bible or gospel resource to someone in your life this season.
2. Pray for courage to share Christ openly with friends, coworkers, and family.
3. Reflect on your purpose—what role is God calling you to play in His story?
4. Remember that God's faithfulness and love are constant, even when life is hard.

Scripture References:

• John 1:14–18 – Jesus’ incarnation and revealing God’s glory
• Matthew 1:18–25 – Jesus' birth announcement to Joseph
• Luke 2:8–14 – Angels appear to the shepherds
• John 6:44 – The Father draws people to Christ
• Genesis 3:15 – First promise of a Savior after the fall
• John 17:3 – Eternal life is knowing God through Jesus Christ

Keywords:
 Christmas, John 1, Jesus' blessings, gracious blessings, gospel sharing, God’s love, faithfulness, discipleship, evangelism, Christian hope

Closing Statement:
 The gracious blessings of Christ are available to you today. Embrace His love, walk in His faithfulness, and share the hope you’ve found with the people around you. You are part of His ongoing story of grace.

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