Advent: The Hope of Christ

Texts: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23; Romans 15:8-13

Christ, the Promised Savior (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:21-23)

• Christ came as the prophesied Messiah who would bring salvation to sinners walking in despair and darkness.
• Christ came to be our Emmanuel, “God With Us.”

Christ, the Hope of the World (Romans 15:8-13)

• Christ became a servant for the sake of God’s truth and in fulfillment of God’s promises.
• Christ brings a certain and eternal hope to all who believe in His name, filling them with joy and peace.