Christmas at the Movies: Elf – Being Part of Something Bigger

Cultural View of the Shepherds – the Lowest of the people of Israel 

The Shepherds Sought:

• A Messiah
• A Lead Shepherd
• Someone to Worship

Cultural View of the Magi – Gentiles from a faraway place

The Magi Sought:

• A King
• A High Priest
• A Savior

For Us…

• Everyone is looking for something – God meets us where we are at.
• As individuals we are small and forgettable
• In Christ we are part of something bigger than ourselves
• We are part of:
  • A Priesthood
  • A Family
  • A Body

Main Point:  Are you ready to be part of something bigger than you?  Yes    /    No        (select one)

God is ready to meet you – right where you are!