“Immanuel”: God with Us Matthew 1:18-25 Minister Alex Sung Home of Christ Christmas Series
The Birth of Jesus: Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit.
And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly.
But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
She will bear a Son; and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
“B EHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A S ON, AND THEY SHALL CALL H IS NAME I MMANUEL,” which translated means, “G OD WITH US.”
And Joseph awoke from his sleep and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took Mary as his wife, but kept her a virgin until she gave birth to a Son; and he called His name Jesus.
The Name of “Jesus” The Hebrew word is Yeshua The English word is Joshua Yeshua is “YHWH saves” Joshua is “the Lord saves” So Jesus means “the Lord saves”
The Name of “Immanuel” The Hebrew phrase Translated in English Meaning “God is with us” 700 year old prophecy Found in Isaiah 7
The Story of God with Us He was with Adam and Eve in Eden He was with Abraham and Moses He was with David fighting Goliath God was with His people all along… All the way to Jesus’ mother, Mary…
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What do we all need “Immanuel: God with us”? Because our sin has separated us from God…
“Immanuel: God with Us” Saves us Changes us Restores us Fills us Guides us
“Oikos” Greek word for “House” The verb form of “Oikos” is dwelling…
We are called the Home of Christ… Because God “dwells” with us. We are also to dwell with each other.
Admit you are a sinner in need of Savior, Jesus the “Immanuel”. Believe in Jesus and trust in Him with your life and future. Confess that Jesus is your God, your Savior, and your Immanuel. ABC of Salvation