Two questions for our future…

In Psalm 84 we see a rhythm of life revolving around God’s corporate intimate presence in four ways.

1. There is Anticipation in seeking the presence of God together v.1-4

2. There is Preparation in seeking the presence of God together v.5-7

     - But not the pilgrim on his way to meet God!  He goes from Full to Full. “Strength to strength”

     - Preparing for the presence of God in corporate worship is more than just “showing up”.

3. There is Participation in seeking the presence of God together v.8-11a

4. There is Continuation in seeking the presence of God together v.11b-12

Take what He has done with you…and walk in it!

Two questions for our future…

       1. Do we desire to be known as a people characterized by the presence of God?

      2. Are you a person who desires the presence of God above all other things?

Are you thirsty for God’s presence?

A deep desire to be With Him causes us to…

1. Remember why He is worth thirsting for v.2-3

2. Drink and be satisfied! v.4-8

3. Be sustained in the battle v.9-11

How can we pursue God’s presence?

There are at least 5 parts to every wedding.  The last wedding in history will be no different.

A wedding is not a wedding without…

1.  The Excitement v.6-7a  

2. The Date v.7b  

3. The Dress v.7b-8  

4. The Guests v.9a  

5. The Food v.9b  

Have you accepted the invitation?

When God’s people celebrate judgment, it is a completely different song

It is a song of...

1.  Exaltation 18:20

2. Vindication     18:21-24

3.  Affirmation 19:1-3

   Hallel (praise) + Yah (Yahweh) = Hallelujah 

Praise Yahweh!

- God's people affirm: 

4. Participation 19:4-5

As humans, our songs tell the story of our hearts.

This soundtrack has three songs…

1. The Declaration of Defeat v.1-3

      -Babylon represents the total culture of the world apart from God.

2. The Weeping of the Wicked v.9-19

     - Kings – Those in power

     - Merchants – Those in business

     -Seafarers – Those in logistics

3. The Call to Come Out! v.4-8

The call to come out of Babylon is a timeless message to the people of God NOT to participate in the worldly behavior of those who embrace wickedness

Association leads to participation

Be IN the world but not OF the world

Why come out of Babylon?

Come out of Babylon...

Cities and places matter.

The Christians life is about two cities.

Babylon represents the total culture of the world apart from God. 

We are shown the…

1. The Lust of Wickedness (v.1-5)

2. The Lure of Wickedness (v.6)

       -In 2026 what are you going to say “NO” to?

3. The Leader of Wickedness (v.7-8)

4. The Line of Wickedness (v.9-13)

       -Wickedness may look chaotic but it is most certainly not.  It is organized, structured, planned, and premeditated.

5. The Loss of Wickedness (v.14-18)

 - Wickedness will lose!

See Babylon for what she is.

Run to the Lamb!

HOPE GROWS!

• Luke 2:7 "...and she gave birth to her first born son..."

• Luke 2:22 “...they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord…”

• Luke 2:40 “...and the child grew and became strong…”

I. Faithful Followers

II. Frightened Family (John 8:29)

III. Finding Focus (Luke 8:56, Acts 2:7, Acts 8:13)

IV. Father's Forming (Luke 1:80, 2:40, 2:52)

Our Obedience in 2026

• Seek His presence

• Trust His ways

• Follow His will

HOPE GROWS!

• Luke 2:7 "...and she gave birth to her first born son..."

• Luke 2:22 “...they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord…”

• Luke 2:40 “...and the child grew and became strong…”

I. Faithful Followers

II. Frightened Family (John 8:29)

III. Finding Focus (Luke 8:56, Acts 2:7, Acts 8:13)

IV. Father's Forming (Luke 1:80, 2:40, 2:52)

Our Obedience in 2026

• Seek His presence

• Trust His ways

• Follow His will

"Is there any hope?"

See the moment...

Hope Came Into the World v.8-13

Because of God’s Hope…

1. The Angels are Rejoicing v.13-14

2. The Shepherds are Responding v.15-20

3. Mary is Reflecting v.19-20

On Christmas, rejoice like the angels, respond like the shepherds, and reflect like Mary!