The Heart of Christmas - Part 1 - Hope

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The Heart of Christmas-HOPE Isaiah 9:2-7 November 26, 2023
Two major statements come from Isaiah 9:2-7:
1. Isaiah acknowledges the brokenness and darkness surrounding Israel due to sin and corruption.
2. Isaiah declared the HOPE of a dawning light through the birth of a child that would one day make all things right.
Matthew made the connection between Isaiah and the birth of Jesus. Matthew 1:22-23
The Child would be named Immanuel-God with us!
1. The presence of darkness threatens our hope. Psalm 42:11
Christmas is a reminder that whatever it is we hope for in our lives—healing, restoration, forgiveness, or a fresh start—it is available to us through Immanuel, who is God with us.
2. God’s Presence has come to give us Hope. Romans 15:4
The birth of Jesus because it reminds us that God can be trusted to come through and meet us in our greatest time of need.
3. At the heart of Christmas is Hope. Hebrews 6:19
Our God is always right on time. He knows exactly what we need, and He can be trusted to reveal the light of Christ in order to push back the darkness in our lives. In a land full of deep darkness, a light has dawned.

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