Anticipation -- Love
December 18, 2022 • Russ Smith • Isaiah 7:14, John 1:14, Luke 6:27–28, Luke 6:35–36, Matthew 1:18–23
The exhilarating expectancy in the air on Christmas morning before you and
your family open gifts; eagerly waiting for a big hug from the friend you haven’t seen in a long time; having trouble sleeping the night before a new job starts, or the first day of school. What do all of these scenarios have in common? Anticipation!
In this series, we will be exploring the peace, love, joy, and hope we receive when we live in anticipation of Jesus’ return.
Here are some questions to help you process this message and apply it to your life:
1. Russ shared about “anticipating” receiving the Millenium Falcon as a gift. What story do you have about a gift that you were anticipating receiving?
2. We can anticipate that God is with us, because Immanuel means “God with us”. What does that mean to you, and how does it make a difference in your life?
3. How would your life be different this week if you believed that God is with you?
4. That song “Winterlove” was about missing someone during Christmas, and as a community we get to share each other’s burdens. What burden could you share with someone?
5. What was your biggest thought or idea that you got out of this message?
