At this time of year, we often think of the blessing of family and friends.

We must never forget, however, that the greatest blessing of Christmas is Christ Himself.

Today, we look with Scott Pauli at the eternal blessings found in the Word of God.

The next time you get bored and bogged down reading all the names and the genealogies in Scripture,

why don't you pause and think of this?

Aren't you glad God keeps very good records?

Aren't you glad God likes to write names in his book?

Oh yes, my friend, not only did he record these names in his book, the Bible, these genealogies,

but aren't you glad he has a book in heaven,

the Lamb's Book of Life, with the name of all those who've put their faith and trust in the Lord

Jesus Christ? We're on the first page in the New Testament, Matthew chapter number one,

and we've learned some principles already. We've learned that the author of the book knows all of us

by name. We've learned that every person in the story

has their purpose.

We have learned that there's someone before us

in the story and there will be someone coming after us.

But let me give you another principle today.

These are gems really, gems from the genealogies,

beautiful truths that we can apply from the genealogical record of the Lord Jesus Christ.

And here's the ultimate one. Are you ready for it? Your significance in the story is only found

in your connection to Jesus Christ. Now let that sink in for a moment. Your significance in this story

is only found in Christ. It's all about the gospel.

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