10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

• Luke 2:10-12 NIV

19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

• Luke 2:19 NIV

1) GOD'S PROMISES FROM THE PAST

2 "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, thought you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel ..."

• Micah 5:2 NIV

14 "... the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son and will call him Immanuel (which means 'God is with us')."

• Isaiah 7:14 NLT

2) GOD'S PEACE IN THE PRESENT

3) GOD'S POWER IN THE FUTURE

34 ... "This child ... has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. 35 ... And a sword will pierce your very soul."

• Luke 2:34-35 NLT