1. Christmas Series 2011 “IMMANUEL, GOD WITH US”

2. #2 God With Us In Our Circumstances Luke 1:26ff Emotional – the news shook Joe & MaryEmotional – the news shook Joe & Mary Supernatural – God visits the coupleSupernatural – God visits the couple Economic – Everything will changeEconomic – Everything will change Societal – Rejection aboundsSocietal – Rejection abounds

3. God is with us in Life altering circumstances: I. Life’s Change of Plans: Strange communication from God by the Angels: (26-27)Strange communication from God by the Angels: (26-27) Strange emotions from the experience: (28-30) [From “highly favored to troubled and fearful]Strange emotions from the experience: (28-30) [From “highly favored to troubled and fearful] Strange expectations for the child: (31-33)Strange expectations for the child: (31-33)

4. God is with us in Life altering circumstances: II. Life’s Confirmation of God: (vs.34-38) “How Can This Be?” Can God altar the biological process?Can God altar the biological process? The Holy Spirit will overshadow you:The Holy Spirit will overshadow you: The Holy One born to you:The Holy One born to you: (3) Your relative Elizabeth, (older woman beyond child conceiving years) will conceive a child in her old age(3) Your relative Elizabeth, (older woman beyond child conceiving years) will conceive a child in her old age

5. God is with us in Life altering circumstances: III. Life’s Chorus of Praise: (41-46) People respond to His Presence: (41)People respond to His Presence: (41) The “why me” cannot always be answered: (43)The “why me” cannot always be answered: (43) People choose to “magnify the Lord: (46)People choose to “magnify the Lord: (46)

6. 3 Pictures of “God with us” Joseph of Genesis:Joseph of Genesis: Daniel’s 3 friends and the fiery furnace:Daniel’s 3 friends and the fiery furnace: Isaiah 43:1-3 “Raging rivers, floods and fires)Isaiah 43:1-3 “Raging rivers, floods and fires)

7. Emotional waves will come and go in your life? Your Lord will show Himself strong and in Supernatural ways! Economic times will vacillate through out time; God will supply our needs! Society will always be in conflict with the Christian message; “Greater is He that is in me than He that is in this world”