1. In His Presence Matt. 18:20

2. Jesus is With Us Immanuel = “God with us” Matt. 1:23 His promise Matt. 28:20 His special promise Matt. 18:20 “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” He partakes (communes) with us in the kingdom Matt. 26:26-29 1 Cor. 10:16 Lord’s Supper is communion Revelation 1:12-13 in the midst Rev. 2:1-2 “I know your works”

3. His Greatness Immanuel = “God with us” Matt. 1:23, John 1:1 He created everything John 1:1-3, Heb. 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-18 He sustains everything Col. 1:17, Heb. 1:3 He is preeminent in all things Col. 1:18 king of the kingdom, High Priest of the royal priesthood, judge in the Judgment, King of kings, Lord of lords, author and finisher of our faith, Alpha and Omega, the one and only Son of God, firstborn among many brethren, head of the body, cornerstone of the foundation, firstborn over all creation, firstborn from the dead Greatness is in service Matt. 20:25-28, Philippians 2:5-11 Because of His greatness, His presence is our privilege

4. Our Privilege, Our Responsibility Matt. 18:20 be of the same mind 1 Cor. 1:10 1 Cor. 10:16 do not partake with idols Ephesians 5:11 1 Cor. 11:26-30 examine ourselves and partake worthily Heb. 1:1-4 do not neglect His word Heb. 2:3-4 Draw near, hold fast, attend and encourage Heb. 10:22-25 Serve with reverence and godly fear Heb. 12:28-29 Rev. 3:19-20 be zealous and repent Acts 2:38