Our Coming Savior (Advent 2022)
What is Our Response?
Our Coming Savior “The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it.” Frederick Buechner What is Our Response? Matthew 2:1-12 3 Distinct Responses to the Messiah Additional References “When we begin to glimpse the reality of God, the natural reaction is to worship Him. Not to have that reaction is a fairly sure sign that we haven’t yet really understood who He is or what He’s done.” N.…
Life Changing Love
Our Coming Savior Luke 2:8-20 What Does Christmas Mean? Emmanuel“God is with us” Jeremiah 17:9; John 1:4-5; John 14:27 Shepherds “While the emperor may give peace from war on land and sea, he is unable to give peace from passion, grief, and envy. He cannot give peace of heart for which man yearns more than even for outward peace.” Epictetus (55-124 AD) Additional Scripture References: As you go about your life, what has changed? Have you experienced this Life-Changing Love?…
Finding Peace in God’s Presence
Our Coming Savior Luke 2:1-7 What Does Christmas mean? Emmanuel“God is with us” Jeremiah 17:9; John 14:27 The Nativity SceneCensusBethlehem (house of bread)a manger (feeding trough)Katalyma (guest room, roadside lodge) “The birth of Jesus made possible not just a new way of understanding life but a new way of living it. Frederich Buechner Additional Scripture References: “Be still, and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:10a