Preparing For The Christ Of Christmas:
The Preparation Of Obedience
Matthew 1:18-25; 2:11-23

1. The Importance Of Obedience
   A. Obedience Proves Faith
   B. Obedience Proves Our Allegiance
   C. Obedience Proves Our Love
2. The Cost Of Obedience
   A. Obedience Changes Our Plans
   B. Obedience Controls Our Responses
   C. Obedience Sacrifices Our Image (1:19)
   D. Obedience Stirs Our Fears (1:20)
3. The Blessings of Obedience
   A. We Experience God’s Calling (1:20)
   B. We Experience God’s Provision (2:11)
   C. We Experience God’s Guidance
   D. We Experience God’s Presence