I am a child of God #4

Luke 2:1-11.

• Emperor Augustus is called to fulfill divine prophecy 

Divine prophecy: challenge and discomfort

• Disruption vs. 1-3

• Dismembering (Travel) vs.3

• Displacement (Lack of accommodation) vs. 7

New beginnings 

• The “new thing” from heaven is found in the most unusual places and persons, not necessarily in palaces. Vs 8-11

• Christ offers a “new beginning” (Salvation) for all those who will believe and have believed. vs 11