Matthew 1:23; Luke 2:1-20 1. God is with us!
a. With us in flesh to be like we are! Matthew 1:23 b. With us to save us from sins’ penalty. Matthew 1:21 c. With us to redeem us from sins’ power. Romans 8:23 d. With us to sustain us in sins’ lingering presence. Romans 8:26 e. With us to sanctify us into the image of Jesus. Romans 8:28-29 f. With us until we are with Him face to face! Romans 8:30 2. Do we notice? a. Most people do not see God’s true presence! i. Caesar Augustus did not notice! Luke 2:1 ii. Quirinius did not notice! Luke 2:2 iii. Nazareth did not notice! Luke 2:4 iv. Bethlehem did not notice! Luke 2:4 v. The innkeeper did not notice! Luke 2:7 b. Look to see that God is with you! i. Zechariah heard from Gabriel but did not believe. Luke 1:13-18 ii. Elizabeth responded to the Holy Spirits prompting and blessed Mary! Luke 1:39-45 iii. Simeon obeyed the Holy Spirit and believed God’s sovereign promise! Luke 2:27-31 3. Anna continually worshipped God: Luke 2:36-38 a. In His temple, b. fasting, praying, giving thanks, c. looking forward to the redemption of Israel 4. Shepherds: Luke 2:8-20 a. Go and see this thing for ourselves b. Find Jesus c. Tell others what you found d. Glorify and Praise God SO WHAT?
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