We've heard the story countless times - Joseph, Mary, the star, the stable, the wise men, and the angels. It's woven its way into the very fabric of our existence -- or has it? We took to the streets to find out how acquainted the average person is with the Christmas Story. Their responses might just surprise you.
Main Point: Jesus Christ –not Santa Claus or Kris Cringle is the
central character of the Christmas story.
Synopsis:
- Interviewer
finds that a guy dressed as Santa Claus gives the best response when asked
about the Christmas Story.
- Fun,
fast-paced documentary reveals that many people don’t know the origins of
the Christmas story and others have a partial recollection of various
elements but not the complete story. One woman comments that she thinks it
has religious overtones.
- A guy
dressed in a red shirt and hat and shorts with a long white beard
succinctly responds that Christmas is about salvation for mankind—that
redemption is from Jesus Christ.
- In
places, the screen has a frost-look around the edges. A split screen
approach allows fun graphics to be displayed on a red
background—snowflakes and snow bubbles, wise men, and stars.
- Jingle
Bells plays in the background in places—adding to the upbeat feel. The
final shot is of the Santa look-alike crossing the street and a star
closes the shot.
Application:
- Christmas
is a great time to engage people in discussions about the Christmas story.
We take for granted that everyone has heard –but they haven’t.
- Post-modern
world when people have bits and pieces of the story is evident.
- Jesus
is the central figure of Christmas and the central figure of the world.
Suggested Uses:
- Appropriate
as Sermon Starter for Christmas Services
- Also
good for evangelism training – how to engage people and share the
Christmas story.
Bible Reference:
- Matthew
28:18-20 The Great Commission
- Luke 2
The account of Jesus’ birth
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