Have You Seen God's Salvation?

I. GOSPEL EXPOSITION, Luke 2:1-38
A. Christ is Born, vv1-7
1. 2 B.C., Lk 3:1, August Caesar died August 19, 14 AD
2. no place for them in the inn (guest room), v7

B. Christ is Announced, vv8-21
1. approx. Sept. or Oct, v8
2. angelic message, vv9-14
3. away to the manger, vv15-20
4. according to the law, v21

C. Christ is Presented, vv22-38
1. two turtledoves, vv22-24
2. two witnesses, vv25-38

II. GOSPEL SALVATION, Luke 2:30
A. Confession, v30b
1. favor (grace), v31
2. fulfillment (glory), v32

B. Possession, v30a
1. personal (my eyes)
2. powerful (have seen)

C. Satisfaction, v29
1. sufficient
2. satisfying
3. sure

III. GOSPEL INVITATION
A. Have Your Eyes Seen God’s Salvation?
1. What does it mean to be born again?
2. What does it mean to keep at the cross?