Thank you for joining us in

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Thank you for joining us in worshipping our
Father !
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Responding to the Giftwith Thanksgiving and
Obedience

• The Response of
• Joseph
• (Mat. 118-25)
• Mary
• (Luke 126-38)
• I am the Lords servant, may it be to me as you
  have said.

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Joseph Responded in Thanksgiving and Obedience

• When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the
  Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his
  wife. But he had no union with her until she gave
  birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
  (Mat 124-25 )

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Mary Responded in Thanksgiving and Obedience

• And Mary said "My soul glorifies the Lord and my
  spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been
  mindful of the humble state of his servant. From
  now on all generations will call me blessed, for
  the Mighty One has done great things for me--
  holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who
  fear him, from generation to generation.
• (Luke 146-50)

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Mary and Joseph

• Recognize that God will extend His mercy and
  salvation through the child Jesus
• And with an attitude of thanks they gave back to
  God the gift of obedience
• God calls us today to respond with thankful
  hearts to the gift of Jesus by giving back in
  obedience

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