Unwrapping Christmas, Part 2: Unwrapping the Person
December 14, 2025 / Pastor Tom Van Kempen / Oxford Assembly of GodI. Jesus is a very
1. He is a person
2. He is a person
3. He is a person
Philippians 2:5-8 (NKJV) Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
II. Jesus is a very
John 18:37 (NKJV) Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.”
1. Jesus did the of deity
2. Jesus received the of deity
3. Jesus
4. Jesus that He was deity
III. Jesus is a very
1. His makes him relatable
2. His make him accessible
John 1:38-39 (NKJV)Then Jesus turned, and seeing them following, said to them, “What do you seek?” They said to Him, “Rabbi” (which is to say, when translated, Teacher), “where are You staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.”
Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
3. His makes him lovable
1) The gift was wrapped in flesh
John 1:14 (NKJV) The Word became flesh and dwelt among us
2) The gift was unwrapped on the cross
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