Out of Egypt I Called My Son: The Christmas Story of Rescue and Restoration

In this Advent message, we reflect on Hosea 11:1 and Matthew 2:13–15, seeing how the Christmas story is rooted deep in God’s long-standing plan of rescue. Long before the manger, God called His people out of Egypt—a place of bondage—revealing His covenant love even in the face of unfaithfulness.

At Christmas, that promise finds its fulfilment in Jesus. As the true Son, Christ is called out of Egypt, living in perfect obedience where Israel failed, and bringing salvation to a broken world. The flight to Egypt reminds us that the coming of Jesus was not only gentle and familiar, but costly, dangerous, and filled with purpose.

This message invites us, during the busyness of Advent, to remember our own story—called out of darkness into light, from independence into dependence, and from fear into hope. Christmas is the announcement that God has come near, that restoration is possible, and that His loving call still stands for all who will return to Him.