December 4, 2016

Jesus: Immanuel, God With Us

Speaker: Scott C. Jones Series: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Topic: Topical Passage: Matthew 1:18–25, Isaiah 7:10–17

INTRODUCTION

 

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

 

JESUS: IMMANUEL, GOD WITH US

 

Immanuel: the Old Testament Story

 

Fulfilled by Jesus

 

     Patterns and Escalation

 

God With Us

     Our Response

 

     Our Responsibility

 

DISCIPLESHIP GROUP QUESTIONS

EQUIP

  • Read aloud the passages referenced on Sunday (Matthew 1:18-25 and Isaiah 7:10-17). You may also consider reading the entire story through Isaiah 8. Hearing these passages again, what stands out to you about the identity of Jesus? How does Jesus “fulfill” the story in Isaiah?
  • Have you ever experienced a season of life during which God’s nearness was especially apparent to you? Describe that time.

ENCOURAGE

  • What does it mean to you that Jesus entered human history in the form of a baby? What is significant about that to you?

CHALLENGE

  • Read James 4:1-10. What practical steps could you take during this Advent season to “draw near to God”? What’s currently crowding out relationship with God? Give each other advice on how to pursue these changes.
  • Discuss together the opportunity to contribute to “Generous Christmas.” What are you excited about in this year’s initiative?
  • End your time by praying for a renewed sense of gratitude and hope during this Advent season. Be specific in what that might look like for you.

other sermons in this series

Jan 1

2017

Jesus: The Fruit Bearing Branch

Passage: Matthew 2:19–23, Isaiah 11:1–5, Isaiah 53:1–3 Series: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Dec 18

2016

Jesus: Son of God, True Israel

Speaker: Scott C. Jones Passage: Matthew 2:13–15, Hosea 11:1–9 Series: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus

Dec 11

2016

Jesus: Shepherd King

Speaker: Scott C. Jones Passage: Matthew 2:1–12, Ezekiel 34:13–16, 3 John 34:23–24 Series: Come Thou Long Expected Jesus