That wondrous birth of God's only begotten son! It was God's plan, as explained in John 3:16, part of what I just quoted. It is the fulfillment of this prophecy that brings us together to celebrate Christmas. The birth of Jesus the Christ was prophesied in the Old Testament. 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son.'
Welcome and Merry Christmas! It is wonderful seeing so many familiar and new faces tonight.
