, Luke 2The manger is marvelous. It shows us the heart of God by introducing us to the heart of God—His one and only Son, Jesus.Key Takeaways:The Christmas story is one story—from the manger to the cross to the empty tomb.Jesus was born to die, and Jesus died so that you and I might live.Christ took the fall for you.The cross wiped away your debt; the resurrection brings new life.This gift started in a manger—and it was given to both the simple and the privileged.He came for us while we were still sinners.Because we have Immanuel—God with us—God doesn't have to be without us.