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The Christmas Baby Who Changed Everything

With warmth and humour, Pete starts where Christmas always seems to start—with a baby—and then gently flips the script. Yes, babies make us smile… but the baby of Bethlehem is not just part of a “nice story” with sheep and carols. From Matthew 1:18–25, Pete reminds us that Jesus’ birth was miraculous, promised in advance, and given a name with a mission: “you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1:21, ESV) Pete illustrates how easily society gets distracted by the pressure, presents and parties, while missing the point: God didn’t stay distant. Like the story of the prince who became a humble doctor among his people, Jesus is Emmanuel—God with us—entering our world, not as a ruler with force, but as a servant with rescue in mind. Then the message zooms out: this baby is the eternal Word through whom everything was made (John 1:1–3). The Creator stepped into creation. He didn’t come mainly to impress, teach, or even heal—he came to give his life as a ransom (Matthew 20:28). Fully God, fully man, he alone can reconcile us to the Father—“one mediator… the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5, ESV). And the story doesn’t end at the manger or the cross: Jesus is risen, reigning, and coming again, when every knee will bow and every tongue confess he is Lord (Philippians 2:10–11). Pete’s closing call is simple and powerful: slow down this Christmas, look past the adverts and the noise, and give Jesus the worship he deserves—because he is worthy of your whole life, not just a moment in December. Key Takeaways: 1. Christmas is God revealed: Emmanuel means God came near, in flesh, for real people with real need (Matthew 1:23). 2.The manger points to the cross: Jesus’ birth had a purpose—salvation from sin (Matthew 1:21; Matthew 20:28). 3. This baby is the Creator: the Word made everything, and then stepped into our world (John 1:1–3). 4. Jesus alone reconciles us to God: fully God and fully man, the only mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). 5. The story continues: Jesus is risen, reigning, and returning—so our response is worship and surrender (Philippians 2:10–11). This Christmas, don’t just remember Jesus—respond to him. If you’d like to explore faith, return to Jesus, or ask for prayer, visit us at Flame Community Church, Cardale Street, Blackheath, B65 0LY, or email info@theflamecc.org.uk. Come as you are—he truly is God with us. #theflame #family #ChristmasStartsWithChrist #Emmanuel #GodWithUs #JesusSaves #TheWordMadeFlesh #HopeOfChristmas #WorshipJesus #FlameCommunityChurch