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5 Significant Births In The Bible
5 Nacimientos Significantes En La Biblia

MOSES - BIRTH OF A LEADER 
MOISÉS - NACIMIENTO DE UN LÍDER 


  • There is an expectancy for the birth of a child. 
  • We say of the mom, “she is expecting”. 
  • Why?  Because there is the expectation that someone special is coming into the world. 
  • Even before birth, many parents began to ponder the future of their child.
  • Jochebed was expecting a special baby. 
“[Jochebed] became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She saw that he was a SPECIAL BABY and kept him hidden for three months.” - Exodus‬ ‭2:2‬; 6:20
“[Jocabed] quedó embarazada y dio a luz un hijo. Al ver que era un NIÑO EXCEPCIONAL, lo escondió durante tres meses.” - Éxodo‬ ‭2:2‬; 6:20
- - -
“When the princess opened it, she saw the baby. The little boy was crying, and she felt sorry for him. “This must be one of the HEBREW CHILDREN,” she said … [she] adopted him as her own son and named him Moses, for she explained, “I LIFTED HIM OUT of the water.”” - Exodus‬ ‭2:6, 10‬ ‭
“Al abrir la canasta la princesa vio al bebé. El niño lloraba, y ella sintió lástima por él. «Seguramente es un NIÑO HEBREO», dijo …Años más tarde lo adoptó como su propio hijo y lo llamó Moisés, pues explicó: «LO SAQUE del agua».” - Éxodo‬ ‭2:6, 10‬ ‭
  • These two moms saved & raised Moses because they expected something special from him. 
  • Little did they know that experience was The Birth Of A Leader - Leader of God’s People. 

EXCELLENT UPBRINGING 
CRIANZA EXCELENTE  
“Many years later, when Moses had grown up, he went out to visit his own people, the Hebrews...” - Exodus‬ ‭2:11‬
“Muchos años después, cuando ya era adulto, Moisés salió a visitar a los de su propio pueblo, a los hebreos...” - Éxodo‬ ‭2:11‬ ‭
  • Both moms were part of raising Moses. 
  • Nurtured by one - educated by the other. 
  • Both knew to teach Moses where he’s from. 

HUMBLE DELIVERER 
LIBERTADOR HUMILDE
“(Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth.)” - Numbers‬ ‭12:3‬ ‭
“(Ahora bien, Moisés era muy humilde, más que cualquier otra persona en la tierra).” - Números‬ ‭12:3‬ ‭
  • He did supernatural miracles. 
  • He was criticized even by his family. 
  • He kept the character of a leader. 

INFLUENTIAL LAWGIVER 

LEGISLADOR INFLUYENTE 
“Then the Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain. Stay there, and I will give you the tablets of stone on which I have inscribed the instructions and commands so you can teach the people.”” - Exodus‬ ‭24:12‬ ‭
“Luego el Señor le dijo a Moisés: «Sube al monte para encontrarte conmigo. Espera allí, y te daré las tablas de piedra en las que he escrito las instrucciones y los mandatos para que puedas enseñar al pueblo».” - Éxodo‬ ‭24:12‬ ‭
  • Foundational to 3 major religions:  Judaism; Christianity; & Islam.
  • Structure of our temples & services today.
  • Our Communion is based on Moses’s Law.  
“So Moses told the people to celebrate the Passover” - Numbers‬ ‭9:4‬ ‭
“Entonces Moisés le dijo al pueblo que celebrara la Pascua” - Números‬ ‭9:4‬ ‭
“Jesus said, “I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you…He took some bread, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”” - Luke‬ ‭22:15, 19‬ ‭
“Jesús dijo: «He tenido muchos deseos de comer esta Pascua con ustedes…Tomó un poco y dijo: «Esto es mi cuerpo, el cual es entregado por ustedes. Hagan esto en memoria de mí».” - Lucas‬ ‭22:15, 19‬ ‭
  • The communion we celebrate today is because of the influence of a lawgiver 3,500 years ago. 
  • That is very significant - that is what an excellent, humble, and influential leader does. 
  • Without a doubt the life of Moses, the leader, is special to us today. 
  • It encourages us to be significant, important, and influential. 
  • Also, Jochebed reminds us that our children are special, with the potential to be influential - we need to raise them right. 
  • In family, business, government, ministry, you have great leaders living in your house today.

​CONCLUSION

GREAT LEADERS ARE BORN AND MADE EVERY DAY 
LOS GRANDES LÍDERES NACEN Y SON HECHOS CADA DÍA

SAMSON - BIRTH OF A HERO
SANSON - NACIMIENTO DE UN HÉROE 
  • Who’s your superhero?
  • After school I would run home & turn on the TV to see the spinning emblem of the Batman Show. 
  • The expectancy - the anticipation - POW! BAM!
  • This woman in the Bible gave birth to what you could call a superhero!
  • At first she was unable to conceive - and so it was not in their plans to expect a baby - they weren’t even praying for one. 
  • But what wasn’t planned, could not happen, wasn’t prayed for, is now, miraculously, going to happen - A Baby, with supernatural skills, is coming. 
“The Angel of the Lord appeared to Manoah’s wife [Zoah] and said, “Even though you have been unable to have children, you will soon become pregnant and give birth to a son.” - Judges 13:3
“El Angel del Señor se le apareció a la esposa de Manoa [Zoe] y le dijo: «Aunque no has podido tener hijos, pronto quedarás embarazada y darás a luz un hijo varón.” - Jueces 13:3
“…he will be dedicated to God as a Nazirite from birth. HE WILL begin to RESCUE ISRAEL from the Philistines.”” - Judges‬ ‭13:5‬ ‭
“…él será consagrado a Dios como nazareo desde su nacimiento. ÉL comenzará a RESCATAR A ISRAEL de manos de los filisteos».” - Jueces‬ ‭13:5‬ ‭
  • This couple was now going to make sure that this birth, though unexpected, came to pass. 
  • Why?  Because they knew exactly what they were expecting. 
  • It was The Birth of a Hero - the hero of God’s People.
  • For us to give birth to anything in the future there needs to be a willingness today.
​
THE FUTURE DEPENDS ON OUR WILLINGNESS TODAY 
EL FUTURO DEPENDE EN NUESTRA VOLUNTAD HOY
“The woman ran and told her husband, “A man of God appeared to me!...” - ‭‭Judges‬ ‭13:6‬ ‭
“La mujer corrió a decirle a su esposo: «¡Se me apareció un hombre de Dios!...” - Jueces‬ ‭13:6‬ ‭
“He told me, ‘You will become pregnant and give birth to a son. You must not drink wine or any other alcoholic drink nor eat any forbidden food. [no grapes or raisins]…” - Judges 13:7, 14
“Pero me dijo: “Quedarás embarazada y darás a luz un hijo. No debes beber vino ni ninguna otra bebida alcohólica, ni comer ninguno de los alimentos prohibidos [no uvas ni pasas]...” - Jueces‬ ‭13:7, 14‬ ‭
[To Manoah] “The Angel of the Lord replied, “Be sure your wife follows the instructions I gave her…” - Judges‬ ‭13:13
[A Manoa] “El ángel del Señor le contestó: —Asegúrate de que tu esposa siga las instrucciones que le di.” - Jueces‬ ‭13:13‬ ‭
  • It was not only to be the birth of a child but the birth of willingness and hope - a looking forward to the future. ​
  • Willingness is a result of clarity.  

GOD GIVES CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS 

DIOS DA INSTRUCCIONES CLARAS
  • When things are clear there is no room for confusion.
“God is not the author of confusion but of peace...” - I Corinthians‬ ‭14:33‬ 
“Dios no es Dios de confusión, sino de paz…” - 1 Corintios‬ ‭14:33‬ ‭
  • God’s “Nazarite Vow” Instructions:
    • Conceived by the seed of man. 
    • Born a male child. 
    • Dedicated to God. 
    • A defined mission. 
    • Abstain from grapes. 
    • Never cut hair. 
    • No contact with corpses. (cadáveres)
Judges / Jueces 13;  Numbers / Números 6:1-21

PURPOSE IN LIFE
PROPÓSITO EN LA VIDA
  • When you hear Samson, what do you think?  COMMENT
  • Samson:  Strength; Hair; Delilah; cellphone
  • Everybody has Purpose in life - Kill Philistines / Be a Hero to God’s People
  • Samson had:  political power; physical power; and Nazarite anointing!
  • Distractions - remove us from Purpose. 
  • God uses them to restore us to our Purpose. 
  • Samsons hair regrows - strength returns - kills more Philistines than ever before  - Hero!
“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” - Romans‬ ‭8:28‬ ‭
“Y sabemos que Dios hace que todas las cosas cooperen para el bien de quienes lo aman y son llamados según el propósito que él tiene para ellos.” - Romanos‬ ‭8:28‬ ‭
  • There is much you can learn from Samson and his parents. 
  • Samson reminds you to honor the ones that come before you — their work and effort to get you to where you’re at. 
  • And also, to stay focused on your purpose. 
  • Manoah & Zoah teach us that we have to be willing to listen and follow God’s instructions down to the letter. 
  • God’s plans & purposes are good. 
“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” - Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ 
“Pues yo sé los planes que tengo para ustedes —dice el Señor—. Son planes para lo bueno y no para lo malo, para darles un futuro y una esperanza.”  Jeremías‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭
  • Especially with our children - Be a hero and raise them to be heroes – this world needs a lot of saving.

CONCLUSION
HEROS ARE BORN EVERY DAY TO SAVE OTHERS
HÉROES NACEN CADA DÍA PARA SALVAR A OTROS

SAMUEL - BIRTH OF A MIRACLE
SAMUEL - NACIMIENTO DE UN MILAGRO


  • Do you believe in miracles?
  • What would you be willing to do for your miracle?
  • Hannah wanted a baby badly!
“She made this vow…if You will look upon my sorrow and answer my prayer and give me a son, then I will give him back to You. He will be Yours for his entire lifetime...” - 1 Samuel 1:11
“Hizo el siguiente voto…si Miras mi dolor y Contestas mi oración y Me das un hijo, entonces Te lo devolveré. Él será Tuyo durante toda su vida...” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1:11‬ ‭
  • She kept praying, at the temple, intensely. 
  • The minister thought she was drunk.
  • Finally Priest Eli understands how badly Hannah wanted her miracle / baby. 
“‘Go in peace! May God grant the request you have asked of Him.’  She exclaimed, ‘Oh, thank you, sir!’  Then she went back and began to eat again, and she was no longer sad.” - 1 Samuel 1:17-18
“‘Ve en paz! Que Dios conceda lo que Le has pedido.’  Ella exclamó, ‘¡Oh, muchas gracias!  Así que se fue, comenzó a comer de nuevo y ya no estuvo triste.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1:17-18‬ ‭
  • Hannah now has faith to believe for a miracle. 
  • She has the blessing from God - through her minister. 
  • She is renewed in spirit, she’s at peace, & now waits, with expectation, for the birth of a miracle. 
“They returned home. When Elkanah slept with Hannah, the Lord remembered her plea, and in due time she gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, for she said, “I asked the Lord for him.”” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1:19-20‬ ‭
“Regresaron a casa. Cuando Elcana se acostó con Ana, el Señor Se acordó de la súplica de ella, y a su debido tiempo dio a luz un hijo. Le puso por nombre Samuel, porque dijo: ‘Se lo pedí al Señor.’” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭1:19-20‬ ‭
  • When Samuel grew, Hannah returned him to God - to serve in the temple.
  • She kept her vow - She makes a joyful prayer of praise unto God. 
  • God sees, hears, & responds to acts of Integrity & Faith. 
“The childless woman now has seven children…The Lord blessed Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, Samuel grew up in the presence of the Lord.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2:5, 21‬ ‭
“La mujer que no podía tener hijos ahora tiene siete…El Señor bendijo a Ana, y ella concibió y dio a luz tres hijos y dos hijas. Entre tanto, Samuel crecía en la presencia del Señor.” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2:5, 21‬ ‭

TO RECEIVE YOU HAVE TO BE WILLING TO LET GO
PARA RECIBIR TIENES QUE ESTAR DISPUESTO DEJARLO IR
  • Love God above our miracle. 
  • Trust God above our abilities & interventions.
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” - Acts 20:35‬ 
“Hay más bendición en dar que en recibir.” - Hechos‬ ‭20:35‬ ‭
  • Hannah was at peace and was willing to let go of her miracle for the sake of receiving her miracle.

EVERY MIRACLE HAS PURPOSE 

CADA MILAGRO TIENE PROPÓSITO 
  • You’re asking God for a miracle? — What are you going to do with it?
  • Red Sea Miracle: People cross - Exodus / Exodo 14
  • Lazarus Miracle: Believe in Jesus - John / Juan  11
  • Jesus Miracle: Pay Redemption - John / Juan 3:16
  • Salvation Miracle: Be Whole - John / Juan 5:14
  • Put a purpose to your miracle and then see what God does.

GOD DOES BEYOND OUR MIRACLE 
DIOS HACE MÁS ALLÁ DE NUESTRO MILAGRO
  • Hannah wanted 1 child - God gave her 6. 
“Eli would bless Elkanah and [Hannah] and say, ‘May the Lord give you other children to take the place of this one she gave to the Lord.’” - 1 Samuel‬ ‭2:20‬ ‭
“Eli bendecía a Elcana y a [Ana] diciendo, ‘Que el Señor les dé otros hijos para que tomen el lugar de este que ella entregó al Señor’” - ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭2:20‬ ‭
  • Hannah promised a Temple servant - God gave her a child that grew to become:
    • High Priest after Eli died.
    • Judge over Israel until he died.
    • First Prophet after Moses - anointed Kings Saul & David - Samuel 1-16
“All glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.” - Ephesians‬ ‭3:20
“Toda la gloria sea para Dios, quien puede lograr mucho más de lo que pudiéramos pedir o incluso imaginar mediante su gran poder, que actúa en nosotros.” - Efesios‬ ‭3:20‬ ‭
  • God does beyond our miracle so that many more can benefit from our miracle. 
  • Do you need a miracle?
  • God has a miracle with a purpose for you. 
  • If you are willing to love and trust God above your need, He will do beyond that miracle you need.
  • Do you need a miracle?  
  • God, who gives birth to miracles, will give birth to yours.

CONCLUSION
MY MIRACLE IS BORN IN ME TODAY 
MI MILAGRO NACE EN MI HOY

JOHN THE BAPTIST - BIRTH OF AN INNOVATOR
JUAN EL BAUTISTA - NACIMIENTO DE UN INNOVADOR

“When it was time for Elizabeth’s baby to be born, she gave birth to a son…everyone rejoiced [when they] heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her.” - Luke‬ ‭1:57-58‬ 
“Cuando se cumplió el tiempo para que naciera el bebé, Elisabet dio a luz un hijo varón…[todos] se alegraron al enterarse de que el Señor había sido tan misericordioso con ella.” - Lucas‬ ‭1:57-58‬ ‭

“They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father. But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!” - Luke‬ ‭1:59-60‬ 
“Querían ponerle por nombre Zacarías como su padre, pero Elisabet dijo: — “¡No! ¡Su nombre es Juan!” - Lucas‬ ‭1:59-60‬ ‭

  • An “Innovator” is a person that introduces something new. 
  • An “Innovator” does something for the first time - trendsetter - introduces a fresh idea / radical. 
  • Have you ever had an idea you felt was crazy amazing?
  • John the Baptist was definitely an innovator:
    • His message was New / Fresh. 
    • His lifestyle was radical - not very traditional. 
    • Some of his ideas were so inspired that we practice them till today. 
  • John the Baptist, from birth to ministry, introduces us to the life of an innovator.
  • From Moses to Samson, Samuel, & John, it all begins with a miraculous birth - at the right time. 
THE TIME FOR OUR MIRACLE
EL TIEMPO PARA NUESTRO MILAGRO
  • God does when He wills. 
“Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven.” - Matthew‬ ‭6:10‬ ‭“Se cumpla tu voluntad en la tierra como se cumple en el cielo.” - Mateo‬ ‭6:10‬ ‭
  • …THIS Means - God is not ruled by earth’s time - He invented earth’s time. 
  • Experts say that the best time to get pregnant is between your late 20s and early 30s.
“Zechariah and Elizabeth had no children because [she] was unable to conceive, and they were both very old.” - Luke 1:7“Zacarías y Elizabet no tenían hijos porque [ella] no podía quedar embarazada y los dos eran ya muy ancianos.” - Lucas‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭
“The angel said, “Don’t be afraid, Zechariah! God heard your prayer…Elizabeth will give you a son, and you will name him John.” - Luke‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭“El ángel dijo: —¡No tengas miedo, Zacarías! Dios ha oído tu oración…Elizabet te dará un hijo, y lo llamarás Juan.” - Lucas‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭
  • Abraham & Sarah - 100 & 90 - had a child. 
  • Harland Sanders - 62 - first KFC
  • Henry Ford - 45 - First Model T
  • Sam Walton - 44 - first Wal-Mart
  • Vera Wang - 40 - designed first dress
  • Stan Lee - 39 - drew his first hit comic “The Fantastic Four”

JOHN THE INNOVATOR
JUAN EL INOVADOR
  • Message:
“Repent of your sins…turn to God…Kingdom of Heaven is near.” - Matthew‬ ‭3:2‬ ‭
“Arrepiéntanse de sus pecados…vuelvan a Dios…el reino del cielo está cerca.” - Mateo‬ ‭3:2‬‭
  • Lifestyle:  
“John’s clothes were woven from coarse camel hair…a leather belt…he ate locusts and wild honey.” - Matthew‬ ‭3:4‬ 
“Juan usaba ropa tejida con pelo rústico de camello…un cinturón de cuero…[comida] langostas y miel silvestre.” - Mateo‬ ‭3:4‬ ‭
  • Sign of Conversión:
“When they confessed their sins, he baptized them in the Jordan River.” - Matthew‬ ‭3:6‬ ‭
“Cuando confesaban sus pecados, él las bautizaba en el río Jordán.” - Mateo‬ ‭3:6‬ ‭
  • Appreciated:
“Later, John’s disciples came for his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened. As soon as Jesus heard the news, he left in a boat to a remote area to be alone.” - Matthew‬ ‭14:12-13‬ ‭
“Después, los discípulos de Juan llegaron a buscar su cuerpo y lo enterraron. Luego fueron a contarle a Jesús lo que había sucedido. En cuanto Jesús escuchó la noticia, salió en una barca a un lugar alejado para estar a solas.” - Mateo‬ ‭14:12-13‬ ‭
​
THE DYNAMIC OF AN INNOVATOR
LA DINÁMICA DE UN INNOVADOR
  • One-time, unique to him only, extreme privilege…
  • WORK YOUR IDEA
TRABAJA TU IDEA 
“Jesus went from Galilee to the Jordan River to be baptized by John.” - Matthew 3:13
“Jesús fue de Galilea al río Jordán para que Juan lo bautizara,” - Mateo‬ ‭3:13‬ ‭

KNOW WHO YOU ARESABER QUIEN ERES
“John tried to talk him out of it. “I am the one who needs to be baptized by you,” he said, “why are you coming to me?” - Matthew 3:14
“Juan intentó convencerlo de que no lo hiciera. Yo soy el que necesita que tú me bautices, dijo Juan, ¿por qué vienes tú a mí?” - Mateo‬ ‭3:14‬ ‭
- - -
“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” - John‬ ‭3:30‬ ‭
“Él debe tener cada vez más importancia y yo, menos.” - Juan‬ ‭3:30‬ ‭

AGREE TO WHAT’S REQUIRED & DO IT!ACUERDA A LO QUE SE REQUIERE & HAZLO
But Jesus said, “It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires.” So John agreed to baptize him.” - Matthew‬ ‭3:15‬ 

Pero Jesús le dijo: Así debe hacerse, porque tenemos que cumplir con todo lo que Dios exige. Entonces Juan aceptó bautizarlo. - Mateo 3:15
  • “BE LESS ZOMBIE” [SE MENOS ZOMBI] - Elvin Turner (Innovator Advisor)
APPLICATION
  • There are ideas, plans, dreams, inside of you that could potentially benefit many - the latest and greatest - even a new trend. 
  • It’s a miracle idea that must be birthed at the right time. 
  • You are the one - You’re the innovator that can bring it to life. 
  • Take it to God, He will help you birth at the right time.
CONCLUSION
INNOVATORS GIVE BIRTH AT THE RIGHT TIME
INNOVADORES DAN A LUZ AL MOMENTO JUSTO 

JESUS - BIRTH OF A SAVIOR
JESÚS - NACIMIENTO DE UN SALVADOR


INTRODUCTION
There have been many different events that have changed the course of history.
In our lives from birth to adulthood, we have also experienced events that have changed us.
What event in your life has impacted you the most?
What event in your life has been the most significant?
The birth of Jesus impacted the history of the world and has changed the lives of many.
 
Hay muchos acontecimientos diferentes que han cambiado el curso de la historia.
En nuestras vidas desde el nacimiento hasta la edad adulta, también hemos experimentado eventos que nos han cambiado.
¿Qué evento en tu vida te ha impactado más?
¿Qué evento en tu vida ha sido el más significativo?
El nacimiento de Jesús impactó la historia del mundo y ha cambiado la vida de muchos.

 
Matthew 1:20 As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
20 Mientras consideraba esa posibilidad, un ángel del Señor se le apareció en un sueño. «José, hijo de David—le dijo el ángel—, no tengas miedo de recibir a María por esposa, porque el niño que lleva dentro de ella fue concebido por el Espíritu Santo. 21 Y tendrá un hijo y lo llamarás Jesús, porque él salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados».
 
Luke2: 8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
8 Esa noche había unos pastores en los campos cercanos, que estaban cuidando sus rebaños de ovejas. 9 De repente, apareció entre ellos un ángel del Señor, y el resplandor de la gloria del Señor los rodeó. Los pastores estaban aterrados, 10 pero el ángel los tranquilizó. «No tengan miedo—dijo—. Les traigo buenas noticias que darán gran alegría a toda la gente. 11 ¡El Salvador—sí, el Mesías, el Señor—ha nacido hoy en Belén, la ciudad de David! 12 Y lo reconocerán por la siguiente señal: encontrarán a un niño envuelto en tiras de tela, acostado en un pesebre».
 
WE LEARN FROM MARY & JOSHEP THAT:
APRENDEMOS DE MARIA & JOSE QUE:
When you are willing to serve God, you will be entrusted with great things.
Cuando estés dispuesto a servir a Dios, se te confiarán grandes cosas.

Let’s answer our question
Why is the Birth of Jesus important for us today?
¿Por qué es el nacimiento de Jesús importante para nosotros hoy?
 
THE PURPOSE OF HIS BIRTH
EL PROPOSITO DE SU NACIMIENTO
Matt 1:21 For he will save his people from their sins. / El salvará a su pueblo de sus pecados.
The world (human race) has a sin problem
El mundo (raza humana) tiene un problema con el pecado
 
Genesis 6: 11 Now God saw that the earth had become corrupt and was filled with violence. 12 God observed all this corruption in the world, for everyone on earth was corrupt.
1Thimoty 3:2 For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. 3 They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. 4 They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. 5 They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly.

THE BIRTH OF JESUS REVEALS THE TRUE NATURE OF GOD.
EL NACIMIENTO DE JESÚS REVELA LA VERDADERA NATURALEZA DE DIOS.
John 3:16 “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. / Pues Dios amó tanto al mundo que dio a su único Hijo, para que todo el que crea en él no se pierda, sino que tenga vida eterna.

The birth of Jesus in a completely human form shows not only the love of the Father but the magnitude of Jesus love and the willingness to become the sacrifice on our behalf.
El nacimiento de Jesús en una forma completamente humana muestra no sólo el amor del Padre, sino la magnitud del amor de Jesús y la voluntad de convertirse en el sacrificio en nuestro nombre.
 
Philippians 2: 7Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, 8he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. 7 En cambio, renunció a sus privilegios divinos; adoptó la humilde posición de un esclavo y nació como un ser humano. Cuando apareció en forma de hombre, 8 se humilló a sí mismo en obediencia a Dios y murió en una cruz como morían los criminales.
 
SAVE FROM JUDGMENT
SALVAR DEL JUICIO
Luke 2:11 The Savior, the Christ – Messiah (anointed), the Lord. / ¡El Salvador—sí, el Mesías, el Señor!
 
John 3: 17 God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him. 18 “There is no judgment against anyone who believes in him. But anyone who does not believe in him has already been judged for not believing in God’s one and only Son.
Jesus meets us in our sin, but His purpose is to save us from our sins. Romans 5:8
Jesús nos encuentra en nuestro pecado, pero Su propósito es salvarnos de nuestros pecados.
 
  • He saves us first from the penalty of sin / Él nos salva primero de la pena del pecado
Romans 6: 23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.
Pues la paga que deja el pecado es la muerte, pero el regalo que Dios da es la vida eterna por medio de Cristo Jesús nuestro Señor.
  • He saves us from the power of sin / Él nos salva del poder del pecado
Romans 6: 14 Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace.
El pecado ya no es más su amo, porque ustedes ya no viven bajo las exigencias de la ley. En cambio, viven en la libertad de la gracia de Dios.
  • He saves us from the presence of sin / Él nos salva de la presencia del pecado
1John 3: 2b…but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.
…Pero sabemos que cuando Él se manifieste, seremos semejantes a Él porque le veremos como Él es.

WHY DO WE NEED SAVING?
¿POR QUÉ NECESITAMOS SER SALVOS?
 
Luke 19: 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.
Luke 4: 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed; 19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.”

Because we are lost due to sin:
Porque estamos perdidos debido al pecado:
            To preach salvation to us that we are:
           
Broken emotionally, socially
            Captives by desires, costumes, traditions, habits, pride
            Blind to love, patience, kindness, respect, honor, truth, self-control
            Oppress by envy, bitterness, unforgiveness, hate, cruelty
 
You have the potential to be influential, to be a hero and raise some heroes.
If you are willing to love and trust God above your need, He will do beyond that miracle you need.
Let your self be use by God, be the innovator that can bring that specific purpose to life.
When you are willing to serve God, you will be entrusted with great things.
Let God use you because this world needs a lot of saving.
 
CONCLUSION
WE ARE LOVED, WE ARE SAVED THANKS TO JESUS
SOMOS AMADOS, SOMOS SALVOS GRACIAS A JESÚS

News of Great Joy
Noticias de Gran Gozo

 
Christmas season can be difficult to some people for so many different reasons, for others is not a good time to celebrate because it is not the real time when our savior was born, or because this holy day has its roots on paganism.
 
The reality is that December 25th Christmas day, is the day when the entire world understands that “is a day geared towards the person of Jesus Christ and his birth in Bethlehem.”
La realidad es que el 25de diciembre, día de Navidad, es el día que el mundo entero entiende que "es un día orientado hacia la persona de Jesucristo y su nacimiento en Belén".
 
Christmas means so much to believers because it is the foundation of the belief that God loved us so much that he would send His Son to this world to grow and live the same way that we do.
La Navidad significa mucho para los creyentes porque es el fundamento de la creencia de que Dios nos amó tanto que enviaría a Su Hijo a este mundo para crecer y vivir de la misma manera que nosotros.
It is also the fulfillment of scripture written centuries before as the prophets foretold.

 
The Angel announced:
Luke 2:10b The angel said: I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
                        El ángel les dijo: es traigo buenas noticias que darán gran gozo a toda la gente.
 
Two things that the birth of Jesus demonstrate to us.
 
He REVEALS the Father to us.
Nos REVELA al Padre.
 
John 1:18
18 No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us. (He has declared Him.)
18 Nadie ha visto jamás a Dios; pero el Único, que es Dios, está íntimamente ligado al Padre. Él nos ha revelado a Dios. (Él le ha dado a conocer.)
 
Previous Revelation: The birth of Jesus reveals the Father in a more perfect and glorious manner.
“Declared” means that Jesus revealed completely the Father.
Jesus is the Divine Interpreter of God the Father.
 
When Philip asked Jesus to show them the Father.
Jesus said: “He who has seen Me has seen the Father…” John 14:9
Paul says: “The Son radiates God’s own glory and expresses the very character of God.”
El Hijo irradia la gloria de Dios y expresa el carácter mismo de Dios. Hebrews 1:3
 
God the Father is invisible, but Jesus was visible.
The birth of Jesus and His life make it possible for all to know what God is like.
Loving, humble, merciful, just, faithful, patient.

He OVERCAME for us.
El VENCIO por nosotros.

The birth of Jesus holds particularly special meaning for us in that because Jesus overcame, so can we.
El nacimiento de Jesús tiene un significado particularmente especial para nosotros en que porque Jesús venció, nosotros también podemos vencer.
 
Philippians 2:7-8 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.
En cambio, renunció a sus privilegios divinos; adoptó la humilde posición de un esclavo y nació como un ser humano. Cuando apareció en forma de hombre, se humilló a sí mismo en obediencia a Dios y murió en una cruz como morían los criminales.

He was able to live and endure this world in human form, teach and love others, point them to the Father, then conquered death, and the grave.
Él fue capaz de vivir y soportar este mundo en forma humana, enseñar y amar a los demás, señalarlos al Padre, luego conquistar la muerte, y la tumba.

1 John 5:4 states “who can overcome the world? Only those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God.”
“¿quién pude vencer al mundo? Únicamente los que creen que Jesús es el Hijo de Dios.”
 
The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is in you and I (Romans 8:11) and:
Christmas is the reminder that He was born into this world just like us and we have a hope of a home in heaven all because our Creator loved us so much that He was born in such a lowly fashion.
 
This are our News of Great Joy - our Savior is born!
Rejoice that you can know the heavenly Father.
Rejoice that you can overcome this world and the live you are experiencing.
Estas son nuestras Noticias de Gran Gozo - ¡nuestro Salvador ha nacido!
Regocíjense en que pueden conocer al Padre celestial.
Regocíjate de que puedes superar este mundo y la vida que estás experimentando.


CONCLUSION
Fill your heart with the Joy of the Hope we have in Jesus.
Llena tu corazón con el Gozo de la Esperanza que tenemos en Jesús

The Last Sunday of the Year
El Último Domingo del Año

 
With the end of the year approaching, we can’t help to think about what this year has been and what the new one is going to be. Con el final del año acercándose, no podemos evitar pensar en lo que ha sido este año y cómo será el nuevo. 
At this moment humanity is experiencing difficult times and as a country we face serious challenges. En este momento la humanidad está viviendo tiempos difíciles y como país enfrentamos serios desafíos.
We need to recognize how God has cared for us, how He has guided us, and protected us during this 2021. Necesitamos reconocer como Dios se ha preocupado por nosotros, cómo nos ha guiado y protegido durante este 2021.
It is good to look at how God prepared us and take care of us during this year, that has been a roller coaster with different ups and downs, financially and emotionally with so many dos and don’ts.
Es bueno ver cómo Dios nos preparó y cuidó durante este año que ha sido una montaña rusa con diferentes altibajos, financieros y emocionales con muchos has esto y no has eso.
 
We have had - A year in training:
Un año de entrenamiento formación:

We started the year with “Season of Faith” talking about character – the fruit of the Spirit, foundation for our walk with Christ, (Christian live). We walk by faith not by sight. 2Cor 5:7
Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Humility, Self-Control.
Amor, gozo, paz, paciencia, gentileza, bondad, fidelidad, humildad y control propio.
Galatians 5:22-23 - ...the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives
​Gálatas 5:22-23 - ...la clase de fruto que produce el Espíritu Santo en nuestra vida

In this Season of Faith God took us to the “The Gospel of the Kingdom” were we not only look into the 4 gospels, but we talk about prayer, outreach, forgiveness, also we spend time going through some of the parables of the Kingdom.
The “Gospel of the Kingdom” is an important message for us today.
It begins with the Gospel of Jesus Christ - His life, ministry, death & resurrection.
It’s one of the greatest messages we need to hear & proclaim.
Matthew / Mateo 6:9-13
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your KINGDOM come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. / Padre nuestro que estás en los cielos, santificado sea tu nombre. Venga tu REINO. Hágase tu voluntad, como en el cielo, así también en la tierra.
The Kingdom of God is Love, forgiveness, and power.

We learn The KINGDOM FIRST
Aprendimos que
PRIMERO EL REINO
Matthew / Mateo 6:33
“Seek [desire] the Kingdom of God above all else, and His righteousness [character], and He [The King] will give you everything you need.”
“Busquen [deseen] el Reino de Dios por encima de todo lo demás y Su justicia [carácter], y El [El Rey] les dará todo lo que necesiten.”
As we celebrated Holy Week we enter into “The Power of the Kingdom” we talk about spiritual gifts, principles of leadership, and experiencing the power of Jesus. God is working in our character and building our faith as citizens of His Kingdom. We experienced his powerful love and forgiveness.
Ephesians / Efesios  4:11
“These are the gifts Christ gave to the church.” / “Cristo dio los siguientes dones a la iglesia.”
The Gifts define:  King’s Power; Power of His Kingdom and the Power of His people. 
Then come along the “Dreamers” we learn about Jacob, Joseph the earthly father of Jesus, Joseph the dreamer, Salomon, Daniel, we learn that a dreamer has faith that God is in control.
Job 33:15 / Job 33:15
[God] “…speaks in dreams, when deep sleep falls on people as they lie in their beds.”
[Dios] “…habla en sueños, cuando el sueño profundo cae sobre las personas mientras están acostadas.”
God reminds us that He has a purpose in our lives and has giving us dreams and a desire to fulfill those dreams.

 
As we concluded “The Season of Faith” we started the message of “HOPE IS HERE”
Hebrews 6:18 / Hebreos 6:18
“So God has given both His promise and His oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.”
“Así que Dios ha hecho ambas cosas: la promesa y el juramento. Estas dos cosas no pueden cambiar, porque es imposible que Dios mienta. Por lo tanto, los que hemos acudido a él en busca de refugio podemos estar bien confiados aferrándonos a la esperanza que está delante de nosotros.”
There is Hope to move on, for the weary, broken, underdog, and the doubter.
 
Then we learn about “Jesus the Anointed of God” and how we also are anointed of God.
“MY ANOINTED ONE will be a light for My people.” - Psalms 132:17
“MI UNGIDO será una luz para Mi pueblo.” - Salmos 132:17
  • To Learn More About God’s Supernatural Anointing
    Aprender Más Sobre La Unción Sobrenatural De Dios
  • To Know The Effects Of The Anointing On The Believer
    Conocer Los Efectos De La Unción Sobre El Creyente
  • How We Can Light Our World With The Anointing
    Como Podemos Iluminar A Nuestro Mundo Con La Unción
 
Then 5 Significant Births in the Bible, the challenge to believe and stand for a miracle.
Romans 8
28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
28 Y sabemos que Dios hace que todas las cosas cooperen para el bien de quienes lo aman y son llamados según el propósito que él tiene para ellos.
  • We know that God is faithful and that He has our lives in control.
  • God causes everything that happens in our live to work together for our growth.
  • This promise is for us who loved Him, and let His word and His will guide our lives to fulfill His purpose for what we are call.
As we prepare to close this 2021 and imagen what 2022 is bringing.
I encourage you to look into what God did in you and through you in this Season of Faith, how do you grow in character, how do your prayer life and your commitment to seek the Kingdom of God got stronger.
Mientras nos preparamos para cerrar este 2021 e imaginamos lo que trae el 2022.
Te animo a mirar lo que Dios hizo en ti y a través de ti en este Temporada de Fe, cómo creces en carácter, cómo tu vida de oración y tu compromiso de buscar el Reino de Dios se fortalecen.

 
Did you discover your spiritual gifts? are you dreaming? Have you made the decision to move forward in God’s purpose for your life? How is the HOPE of God surrounding you? Your job and your relationships are being impacted by the anointing in your life?
For sure this next year we are going to need miracles, I encourage you to continue to seek God and trust Him for a supernatural YEAR!
¿Descubriste tus dones espirituales? ¿estás soñando? ¿Has tomado la decisión de avanzar en el propósito de Dios para tu vida? ¿Cómo te rodea la ESPERANZA de Dios? ¿Tu trabajo y tus relaciones están siendo impactadas por la unción en tu vida?
Seguro que este próximo año vamos a necesitar milagros, ¡os animo a seguir buscando a Dios y confiar en Él para un AÑO sobrenatural!


CONCLUSION
Seek God and Trust Him for a Supernatural YEAR!
¡Busca a Dios y Confía en Él para un AÑO Sobrenatural!

GOD of ALWAYS and ALL-TIME
DIOS de SIEMPRE y TODO TIEMPO


“Go, inspect the city of Jerusalem. Walk around and count the many towers.” - Psalms‬ ‭48:12‬ ‭
“Vayan a inspeccionar la ciudad de Jerusalén; anden por ella y cuenten sus muchas torres.” - Salmos‬ ‭48:12‬ ‭

“Take note of the fortified walls, and tour all the citadels, that you may describe them to future generations.” - Psalms‬ ‭48:13‬ ‭
“Fíjense en las murallas fortificadas y recorran todas sus ciudadelas, para que puedan describirlas a las generaciones futuras.” - Salmos‬ ‭48:13‬ ‭

“For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and He will guide us until we die.” - Psalms‬ ‭48:14‬ ‭
“Pues así es Dios. Él es nuestro Dios por siempre y para siempre, y nos guiará hasta el día de nuestra muerte.” - Salmos‬ ‭48:14‬ ‭


[INTRODUCTION]
  • God is there always and at all-times. 
  • He’s amazing!
  • He is described as fortified walls and fortress. 
  • Someone so awesome, we can only attempt to describe Him. 
  • Someone we must talk about for generations. 
  • Why?  He’s Our God of Always and All-Times. 


GOD OF HOLY DAYS 
DIOS DE DÍAS SANTOS
  • Harvest Festival
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year Day
“From now on, this month will be the first month of the year for you…this is the Lord’s Passover…This is a day to remember. Each year, from generation to generation, you must celebrate it as a special festival to the Lord. This is a law for all time.” - Exodus‬ ‭12:2, 11, 14‬ ‭“A partir de ahora, este mes será el primer mes del año para ustedes...es la Pascua del Señor…Este será un día para recordar. Cada año, de generación en generación, deberán celebrarlo como un festival especial al Señor. Esta es una ley para siempre.” - Éxodo‬ ‭12:2, 11, 14
  • Holy:  Dedicated & Devoted 


GOD OF FAITHFULNESS 
DIOS DE FIDELIDAD
  • HIS WORD - 1 Corinthians / Corintios 1:8-9 - He will keep us strong to the end because He is faithful to do what he says. 
  • HIMSELF - John / Juan 14:16 - Through Faith in God we have an Advocate/Comforter/Counselor/Encourager who will never leave us. 
  • PROVISION - Matthew / Mateo 6:33 - Kingdom living is Him providing food, drink, clothes, work, money in bank, & everything we need. 
“Do you think the Scriptures have no meaning? They say that God is passionate that the spirit He has placed within us should be faithful to Him. And He gives grace generously…” - James‬ ‭4:5-6‬“¿Acaso piensan que las Escrituras no significan nada? Ellas dicen que Dios desea fervientemente que el espíritu que Puso dentro de nosotros Le sea fiel. Y Él da gracia con generosidad...” - Santiago‬ ‭4:5-6‬ ‭


GOD OF PREPARATION 
DIOS DE PREPARACIÓN 
  • Prepared people for exodus - Exodus / Exodo 12
  • Preparing heaven for us - John / Juan 14:2
  • Prepares us through His Word. 
“All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right…God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.” - 2 Timothy‬ ‭3:16-17‬ “Toda la Escritura es inspirada por Dios y es útil para enseñarnos lo que es verdad y para hacernos ver lo que está mal en nuestra vida. Nos corrige cuando estamos equivocados y nos enseña a hacer lo correcto…Dios la usa para preparar y capacitar a su pueblo para que haga toda buena obra.” - 2 Timoteo‬ ‭3:16-17‬ ‭


[APPLICATION]
  • This is who God is!
  • He is Good, Holy, Faithful, and Always Preparing you.
  • And Who He is will be there for you in 2022. 
  • Nothing can stop Him. 
  • Nobody can undo who He is - He’s a Fortress!
  • That is what God is like (así es Dios) - Always and at All-Times. 

​CONCLUSION

GOD IS ALWAYS HOLY, FAITHFUL, AND GETTING ME READY ALL THE TIME 
DIOS SIEMPRE ES SANTO, FIEL, Y ME TODO EL TIEMPO

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