Worth the Wait 4 - God With Us

John 1:9-1

Isaiah 7:14

Big Idea: Emmanuel, God With Us, ultimately has come for our transformation.

1. Jesus is with you

Emmanuel - “God with us”

Matthew 1:20-23

We are never alone. We are never stranded. We are never abandoned.

2. Jesus understands

Hebrews 4:14-16

Embrace God’s kindness. Receive His grace. God knows you…and still loves you.

3. Jesus Changes Everything

John 1:12-13

Jesus came…to change you, change me, and give us the freedom to experience real, pure, unconditional love.

Let Jesus into your life. Embrace the conviction of the Holy Spirit and allow Jesus to change your life…today.

RESPONSE: 

Find a moment and meditate on Emmanuel: God is with you, Jesus understands you, and He is here to save, change, and heal you.

Additional Verses:

Deuteronomy 31:6

Deuteronomy 31:8

Joshua 1:5

Joshua 1:9

1 Chronicles 28:20

Psalm 94:14

Isaiah 41:10

Matthew 28:19-20

Psalm 27:10

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)