The “Do Not Fear” Statements of Christmas (Luke 1:5-13, Luke 1:30, Matthew 1:20, Luke 2:10)

I. Three Reasons the Message of Christmas Takes Away Fear

A. The message of Christmas takes away fear because God hears our prayer (Luke 1:13).

B. The message of Christmas takes away fear because God visits us (Luke 1:68, 78).

C. The message of Christmas takes away fear because God has redeemed us! He has saved us! (Luke 1:68,69,71,74,77).

II. Three Right Response to the Message of Christmas

A. God takes away our fear, and in response: we serve Him (Luke 1:74).

B. God takes away our fear, and in response: we walk in holiness and righteousness all the days of our life (Luke 1:74-75).

C. God takes away our fear, and in response: we give the knowledge of salvation in the forgiveness of sins (Luke 1:77) and we give light to those in darkness (Luke 1:79).