1. ‘Signs’ of Christmas Season

2. The Sign of Christmas Isaiah 7:14

3. I. Signs In The Bible A.The Lord gave signs B.People asked for signs C.Signs originate with God, give information, warn, strengthen or increase faith, miraculous

4. II. The Sign For All People A.Ahaz, King of Judah, ~740BC B.Isaiah, prophet of the Lord C.The sign, Isaiah 7: 10-14 D.Immanuel = God with us E.Where in human history is there a story of a virgin conceiving and giving birth to a son named Immanuel?

5. III. Immanuel A.Where in human history is there a story of a virgin conceiving and giving birth to a son named Immanuel? B.In Matthew 1:18-23

6. III. Immanuel What are some things the sign Immanuel says/means to you? GIFT expressing God’s love for you. John 3:16 SALVATION made possible for you. 3:17 LIGHT to a world in spiritual darkness. 3:19 ORIGIN heaven, destination earth. 3:31 LIFE and abundant life. 10:10 PURPOSE of God fulfilled. 12:27 MISSION focus. 17:1, 20:21

7. GOD US GOD with Immanuel Reading The Sign + Gift to + Salvation for + Light for + Origin from + Life with + Purpose for + Mission to

8. The Sign of Christmas NOT … BUT … AND …