Notes for this message:
Parental warning; This morning’s message is rated PG
In this morning’s message Pastor Mike will be talking about some sensitive subjects that may not be appropriate for younger children. Because of the sensitive nature of this morning’s message, we encourage parents to consider having their younger children (grade school and younger) attend the children’s program this morning.

Jesus’ genealogy illustrates the ___________________________________ of his life and message

I. The ___________________________________________________________________ of sin

II. Our natural attempts to deal with sin; We try ________________________________________

III. The ____________________________________________________ of secret and buried sin

a. It contaminates you and ___________________________________________________

b. You become ___________________________________________ to your own problems

c. You justify moral _________________________________________________________

d. You become ______________________ while ______________________ toward others

IV. Spiritual renewal through _________________ our sins and _____________________ to God

V. Tamar, Judah, the Christmas story, and ___________________________________________