Advent
Christ’s Incarnation Overcomes Distance
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 7:1–16: Matthew 1:18–25; Outline: 1.) Through a divine promise; 2.) Through a gracious promise; 3.) Through an impossible promise; 4.) Through a fulfilled promise; 5.) Through an anticipated promise
Elisabeth: A Mother in Israel
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:34-66; Outline: 1.) She believes the Word of the Lord; 2.) She is filled with the Holy Ghost; 3.) She is filled with joy and praise; 4.) She is an encourager of faith; 5.) She is humble
Mary’s Messianic Faith
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:26-56; Outline: 1.) Its test; 2.) Its marks
Behold Your Shepherd-King!
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11; Outline: 1.) His joyful announcement; 2.) His powerful rule; 3.) His infinite tenderness
Comfort in the Coming Christ
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40; Outline: 1.) A comforting Christ; 2.) A coming Christ; 3.) A constant Christ
The Advent Lord: Son of God, Son of Man!
Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18; Outline: 1.) To take our nature (John 1:14a); 2.) To be the seed of David (Rom. 1:3); 3.) To be like us, sin excepted (Heb. 4:15b); 4.) To be our ransoming Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5-6); 5.) To be our redeeming Lord (1 Peter 1:18-19)