”Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” —Isaiah 7:14 (NIV)
“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”– which means, “God with us.” —Matthew 1:23 (NIV)
Truth: the Central Promise of the Bible: God: “
“Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” —Matthew 28:20 (NIV)
Truth: The Lord is always
The Lord’s presence makes a difference:
• Wisdom in decision making - Joseph (Matthew 1:20; 2:13; 2:29; 2:21)
• Joy - shepherds - (Luke 2:10)
• Comfort and strength to not give up - Mary (Luke 1:49)
• Overcoming fear and doubt - Zechariah (Luke 1:12)
• Seeking and finding the Lord - Wise Men (Matthew 2:11)
• Finding intimate fellowship - Elizabeth (Luke 1:56)
• Answered prayer - Simeon (Luke 2:29)
• Salvation - Jesus (Luke 2:31)
“When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” —Genesis 28:16 (NIV)
Truth: I can learn to