THAT WE MIGHT RECOGNIZE HIM

AS HE IS

As the Agent of creation by Him we all exist (Col 1:16-17)

As the Son of God He is the preexistent Son that was given (Isa 9:6).  He blessed us, chose us, predestinated us and accepted us in Himself before the foundation of the world (Eph 1:3-6)

As the Son of Man He is the Child that was born to us (Isa 9:6; Luke 2:11), grew to manhood under His earthly parents (Luke 2:42-52; Matt 1:20); Luke 3:23), was