John Wells - December 21st, 2025 -The Wonder and Meaning of ChristmasThe Wonder andMeaning of ChristmasBehold the virgin shall conceive andbear a son and shall call hisname Immanuel Isaiah The Wonder of Christ’s comingLuke were told them by the shepherds.But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heartLuke which were of him.Matt 1: 19 Joseph resolved to divorce he quietly, but while heconsidered these things an angel of the Lord appeared to himThe Wonder of Incarnation• The Impossible• “ how can this be ? ” Luke • “ with God nothing shall be impossible “ Luke • The Unimaginable• Joseph’s world is shattered• “ Joseph resolved to divorce her quietly "• The Indescribable Christ’s coming into the world• Defies science• Defines the agesIsaiah • Isaiah 7: 14 “ Behold the virgin shall conceive and bear a son,and shall call his name Immanuel ”• Isaiah 9: 2 “ the people who walk in darkness have seen agreat light "• Isaiah government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall becalled wonderful counselor, the mighty God the everlastingfather, prince of peace ”The Mystery of Manifestation• The Revelation of God’s Plan• I Tim • John aside his outer garments….• John the world and go to the Father• The Revelation of God’s Character• John 17: 6 “ I have manifested your name• I John • The Revelation of God’s love• I John 4: 7-10 “ In this was manifested the love of God• John The Glory of His Exaltation• His Accession• Luke 24: 49 “ He led them out to Bethany and lifted up his hands and blessed themand was parted from them• Acts 1: 10 “ while they beheld himhe was taken up• His Position• Hebrews 1: 3-4 He sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high• Ephesians • Philippians 2: 9-10 “ God has highly exalted him• His Authority• Matt 28: 18 “ All authority is given unto me “• Philippians What’s my Appropriate Response• Wonder and Marvel• Worship and Believe• Bow and Acknowledge - He is Lord !Let’s sing ….HYMN OF THE AGES