This Christmas Eve message explores the unseen weight we all carry—sin, grief, and life’s burdens—through the image of a backpack. Pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God, the message reminds us that Christmas is not just about a baby in a manger, but a Savior who takes away sin and walks with us through suffering, offering forgiveness, presence, and rest.
Key Points:
Everyone carries invisible weight—especially during the holidays.
Some weight comes from our own sin; some comes from living in a broken world.
Sin separates us from God and leads to spiritual death.
Old Testament sacrifices pointed to a greater, perfect Lamb.
Jesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.
Jesus carried the full weight of sin to the cross in our place.
Jesus doesn’t remove every hardship but walks with us through them.
Christmas is for everyone—especially the overlooked and weary.