The Gift of Jesus

Dec 17, 2025    Trevor Hersey

Most people know the titles of Jesus. Savior. Messiah. Son of God. But far fewer actually know who He is. And that difference changes everything. In this message from the Grown-Up Christmas List series, we explore why Jesus did not arrive as a warrior, a ruler, or a distant God, but as a child who entered fully into our humanity. Through Isaiah 9 and the Christmas story, we uncover what it really means that God chose closeness over power and presence over performance.

This teaching also confronts the quiet fear many of us carry that following Jesus means losing control, freedom, or joy. Instead, we see a Savior who gives rather than takes, who carries what we were never meant to carry, and who invites us into a relationship, not just belief. If you have ever wondered whether Jesus actually understands your life, your pressure, or your pain, this message will help you see Him not just by His titles, but by His heart.


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