A Manger Luke 2: 7

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(And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped Him in swaddling 

clothes, and laid Him in a manger;)

1. Heaven's cradle for deity.

Isaiah 30: 15;    32: 17

2. Heaven's statement of humility.

contrasting with lost man’s great pride problem

contrasting with zealous or sincere believer’s attempts to right wrongs

3. Heaven's highlight for majesty.

Zechariah 9:9;  Isaiah 9: 7

4. Heaven's flexibility for man's insensitivity.

5. Heaven's adaptability to man's incompatibility.

6. Heaven's favor sheltered with God's integrity.

7. Heaven's hold on man's only hope and security.

Christ, the hope of glory

Everlasting life- the inclusion of forever in His presence

Jude 24, 25