Worth the Wait 4 - God With Us

24/12/2023 39 min

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John 1:9-1Isaiah 7:14Big Idea: Emmanuel, God With Us, ultimately has come for our transformation.1. Jesus is with youEmmanuel - “God with us”Matthew 1:20-23We are never alone. We are never stranded. We are never abandoned.2. Jesus understandsHebrews 4:14-16Embrace God’s kindness. Receive His grace. God knows you…and still loves you.3. Jesus Changes EverythingJohn 1:12-13Jesus came…to change you, change me, and give us the freedom to experience real, pure, unconditional love.Let Jesus into your life. Embrace the conviction of the Holy Spirit and allow Jesus to change your life…today.RESPONSE: Find a moment and meditate on Emmanuel: God is with you, Jesus understands you, and He is here to save, change, and heal you.Additional Verses:Deuteronomy 31:6Deuteronomy 31:8Joshua 1:5Joshua 1:91 Chronicles 28:20Psalm 94:14Isaiah 41:10Matthew 28:19-20Psalm 27:10DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)