Intro: When “home for the holidays” does not seem like such a good thing.

I. Where is God’s Home?A. Heaven?

* “They heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.” – Genesis 3:8* Sin Separatesa) From Paradiseb) From Godc) From each otherB. A Building?* Tabernacle* Temple* ChurchC. House of David?* Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14/Matthew 1:23)* “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” – John 1:14* Ascension (Matthew 28:20)II. Where is Our Home?A. “Jesus said to him, ‘The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.’” – Mt 8:20/Lk 9:58B. Temporary housing, with all the necessary roomsC. “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you.” – John 14:2* “Indeed, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” – Hebrews 9:22* “But according to His promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth, the home of righteousness.” – 2 Peter 3:13

What are the things in your own life that remind you that this is not your permanent home?

In what ways do you experience God’s presence in your life? How does God’s promise in Christ of an eternal home bring you comfort and hope?