December 14 & 15, 2019
Emmanuel God With Us
Matthew 1:20 …God's angel spoke in the dream: "Joseph, son of David, don't hesitate to get married. Mary's pregnancy is Spirit-conceived. God's Holy Spirit has made her pregnant. 21 She will bring a son to birth, and when she does, you, Joseph, will name him Jesus—'God saves'—because he will save his people from their sins." 22 This would bring the prophet's embryonic sermon to full term: The Message
Matthew 1:23 Watch for this—a virgin will get pregnant and bear a son; They will name him Immanuel (Hebrew for "God is with us"). 24 Then Joseph woke up. He did exactly what God's angel commanded in the dream: He married Mary. 25 But he did not consummate the marriage until she had the baby. He named the baby Jesus. The Message
His Presence Is The Greatest Present
John 14:23 Jesus answered, “If people love me, they will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. New Century Version
2 Corinthians 6:16 Who would think of setting up pagan idols in God's holy Temple? But that is exactly what we are, each of us a temple in whom God lives. God himself put it this way: "I'll live in them, move into them; I'll be their God and they'll be my people. The Message
“When you pray, “Our Father in the heavens,” you are saying, “Our Father who is all around me,” “Our Father who is closer than the air I breathe,” “Our Father who is right here, right now.” God is that close! We are never alone.” - John Ortberg
Psalm 16:11 You lead me in the path of life. I experience absolute joy in your presence; you always give me sheer delight. New English Translation
Psalm 84:10 A single day spent in your Temple is better than a thousand anywhere else! Living Bible
Isaiah 41:10 Don't be afraid, because I am with you. Don't be intimidated; I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will support you with my victorious right hand. God’s Word Translation
Joshua 1:9 Haven't I commanded you? Strength! Courage! Don't be timid; don't get discouraged. GOD, your God, is with you every step you take. The Message
Proverbs 28:1 A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him, but righteous people are as bold as lions. God’s Word Translation
John 14:27 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart! And the peace I give isn’t fragile like the peace the world gives. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Living Bible
Genesis 39:2 The LORD was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. He worked in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 Joseph's master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD made everything he did successful. God’s Word Translation
Awareness
Hebrews 13:5 ...For God has said, “I will never leave you; I will never abandon you.” Good News Translation
Exodus 33:15 Then Moses said,“If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.” New Living Translation
Psalm 27:8 When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You, “Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].” Amplified Bible