Advent 2016 Week 1 - Hope

BCS Deaf Church Sermon from November 29th, 2015 covering Hope in the Advent 2016 series.

Transcript

1. Advent Week 1 BCS Deaf Church Nov 29, 2015
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3. How is this a story about Hope? What should we hope for?
4. What is “Advent?” and why do we do it? 4 Weeks Teaching: Hope, Joy, Peace, Love What you can do: • ASL Bible Study • Daily Devotional • Advent Conspiracy
6. Syrian Refugee Crisis Samaritan’s Purse http://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/ refugee-crisis-in-europe/
7. Q: Define “Hope” • the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best. Q: What are some things that you hope for? Q: Will those things come true?
9. Greek Word: “Elpis” = Hope “A proper expectation of what is sure” Not just “want to happen” – but we wish for it and know it will happen. Linked in the Bible with confidence, assurance, faith
10. Romans 5:5 “And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” Heb 11:1 “Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.”
13. There will be no more gloom for those who were in distress: v. 2 • The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. v. 6 • For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
14. v. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
15. Q: Why were these people walking in darkness? Q: When were we “walking in darkness?” Q: What is the “great light?”
16. Q: What was the nation of Israel hoping for? • Messiah • Savior • Kingdom of God Q: Is that hope then only for Israel? • No – Romans 15:12-13
17. 12“And again, Isaiah says, “The Root of Jesse will spring up, one who will arise to rule over the nations; in him the Gentiles will hope.” 13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Why did Jesus come as a baby in a barn?
19. For the Hope of the World
20. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
21. According to these verses, why did Jesus come? What do we learn from these verses that our hope needs to be in?
22. His Kingdom His Reign His Heart: • heal the sick • help the poor • comfort the sad • lift up the weak
23. A Savior Is Born Have you put your Hope in Jesus?
24.  Austin and his girlfriend (Chesny’s brother), who is pregnant  Carla – peace and comfort as she goes through this season without Shawn  Alissa’s sister, Andrea – went into premature labor. Praise that the baby did not come, but Andrea is struggling with being stuck in the hospital on bedrest.  Mel – safe and comfortable travel to Louisiana and back.
25. 12/13 Second Sunday Supper and Christmas Party after church. Dinner will be provided by the church. Next week is Ella’s birthday!