Since the first century AD, we’ve been on the edge of the end… the edge of the return of Christ. Come, Lord Jesus.
Please use the following questions for discussion and application of this week’s message.
What is your favorite "end-of-the-world" movie and why?
What would you like to experience before Jesus comes back?
What makes you want Jesus to come back more quickly?
The presence of Jesus is not just Emmanuel at Christmas time. Wherever we are - here, there or anywhere - the Holy Spirit is with us. That place becomes the Holy Land and where we stand is holy ground.
Please use the following questions for discussion and application of this week’s message.
When have you experienced a feeling of being really close to Jesus? Was it a special time? A special place?
How could we as Christians be more aware of the Holy Spirit living in us and being with us every day?
When you wake up on Christmas morning, may you experience the full presence of Jesus our Savior, and know that God is WITH you. He has been there all along.
Please use the following questions for discussion and application of this week’s message.
Share a time when you really wanted to be with someone but couldn't.
Are you more introverted or extraverted? How much do you think you need to be present with other people?
What do you think are the differences between virtual presence (phone, text, email, Zoom, etc.) and physical presence?
How do you think we can experience the presence of God in our lives?
Emmanuel isn't a vague feeling of "god with me" but rather the reality of "the King with me". He has come to give us salvation - a hope and a purpose. Emmanuel, invade our little world so we may shout "Glory to God in the Highest".
Please consider the following as points of discussion and application for this week’s message.
How does God being with you impact your thinking and feeling?
Which of the four names of the Messiah means the most to you? Why?
Which name do you need most in your life at this time of your life? Why?
Despite the enemies raging around us - despite this present darkness, trust Him because the child is coming!
Please consider the following as a point of discussion for this week’s message.
The year 2020 has been very strange! Share a time this year when you really had to trust in God.
How have you experienced God's presence with you? How would yo like to experience it?
