A Special Sign and A Special Savior (Isaiah 7:10-14

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 18, 2022

Come, Lord Jesus! — As Immanuel

First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14. The Lord promised that deliverance would come through the gift of Immanuel. And how would we recognize him? He would be born of a virgin.

Second Reading: Romans 1:1-7. After thousands of years of God’s promises, Paul seem them all fulfilled in Christ. Jesus is Immanuel, true God and true man, “God with us.”

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-25. In faith, Jospeh accepted that within the womb of his bring to be was Immanuel—the very Son of God, the promised Savior from sin. “Jesus” means “the LORD saves.”

Sermon: Isaiah 7:10-14. A Special Sign and A Special Savior.

Immanuel is for everyone, not just you and me. For a world full of people in need of saving, Jesus came. He fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy for us and for everyone. Isaiah was God’s messenger then; now it is our turn to share this very same news with those around us.

It’s easy—invite them to see what you see: Immanuel—God with us!

Pastor Ron Koehler