Genesis 2

Christmas Eve - The Impact of Life

Christmas Eve - The Impact of Life

12/24/2021 - Dave Riddle 

God gives us life

  • Genesis 2:7

    • From the very beginning

  • John 1:4

    • Life from Jesus

We are surrounded by death

  • Romans 5:12, 17

    • Because we’ve all missed the mark

  • Romans 6:23

    • The wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life

  • John 10:10

    • …life and life to the fullest

      • zōē (ζωή): life

      • perissos (περισσός): life to the fullest! superabundant or superior. Exceeding some number, measure, or rank. Over and above. More than necessary. Extraordinary. Excellent.

John 5:25 - …and those who hear will live

1 Corinthians 15:54 - …Death has been swallowed up in victory. Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? 

Why Child Dedication?

Why Child Dedication?
Baptism Sunday 5/9/21
Key passage: Psalm 127

Child dedication is not a baptism

  • we practice believer’s baptism. (See last week)

Child dedication is not a guarantee 

  • not a guarantee of salvation

Why child dedication?

It reminds us of both the miracle and value of human life.

  • Genesis 2:7 - humanity was created by God Himself.

  • Genesis 1:26-28 - humanity was created in the image of God.

We’re recognizing and affirming that children are a gift from God

  • Psalm 127:3 - a special reward

  • Psalm 127:5 - a blessing

To acknowledge the challenge and responsibility of being a parent

  • Deuteronomy 4:9 - teach them and model for them.

  • Ephesians 6:4 - train and instruct

  • Deuteronomy 6:5 - a personal practice that you pass down.

Child dedication places children in the context of a larger family… God’s!

  • The church has a responsibility (you, all of us)

  • Philippians 2:3-4 - we are a family

  • Romans 12:10 - be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

It’s an opportunity for parents to surrender their child to God’s will and mission.

  • what is it that you want most for your daughter or son?

  • 1 Samuel 1 - Hannah and Samuel