Text: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Topic: How God wrapped the indescribable gift of Jesus.

Introduction:

• Illustration: Christmas gift lists are part of our celebration of the season.
• The greatest theological mind, the Apostle Paul, called the gift of God indescribable.
• Luke 2:6
• Illustration: Swindoll describes several gifts that were impossible to wrap, and the globe his mother wrapped, making him think it was the basketball he wanted.
• How do you wrap an indescribable gift?

The baby Jesus comes wrapped in prophecy.

• Isaiah 7:14
• Isaiah 9:6
• Isaiah 11:1
• Isaiah 53:1
• Micah 5:2

The baby Jesus comes wrapped in history.

• Galatians 4:4
• Illustration: Jay Kesler's book I Never Promised You a Disneyland describes the production ability of Ford Motor plant and compares it to God's preparation for Christ's birth.

The baby Jesus comes wrapped in mystery.

• Illustration: Charles Wesley's hymn, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, speaks powerfully of the mystery of the incarnation.
• Luke 2:9
• Luke 2:14—17

Conclusion:

• Stop looking for another gift from God; the gift has already arrived.