In English, we pronounce it Jesus. In Greek, it’s Iesous. In Hebrew, it’s Yeshua.

No matter how you pronounce it, it all means the same thing: Salvation.

It is the given name to the Son of God AND as the same name we read in Psalm 68:19 earlier in the service - it is an enduring name to describe the God who saves.

Along with “Father” - “Jesus”/ “Savior” is one of THE most common ways we refer to our God.

So much so that we may sometimes lose sight of its significance.
What exactly does it mean that we are Saved? Saved from what? How does God save us?

What does it mean that God is ‘Our Father’?

God's eternal presence brings purpose and perspective to our lives

God is faithful, just, and able to be trusted even in pain and uncertainty.

El Roi: The God Who Sees US
Genesis 16:1-16

We can run but we cannot hide — and WHY would we want to do so when we know we have such a faithful God?

Three realities of journeying with The-God-Who-Sees-Us—
1. You will feel unseen at times — verses 1-7.

2. You will never really be out of God’s sight — verses 8 -9.

3. You will have a better journey if you trust God’s promises — verses 10-16.

Passage: Psalm 86:1-17

Message summary: God wants to lead you.

You can show your commitment to God’s leadership in
your life by. . .

#1. Praying to the Lord with humility and respect—
Psalm 86:1-7.

#2. Worshipping the Lord with an understanding mind and
daily obedience—Psalm 86:8-13.

#3. Depending upon the Lord and not your own wisdom
for solutions to the challenges in your life—
Psalm 86:14-17

Neither you nor the universe are an accident.

God wants you to relate to Him personally and not transactionally.

Check out our Christmas Eve Candlelight service filled with carols, Scripture readings, and a message of hope and salvation. We join with friends from Agora Church as we reflect on the miracle of Christ's birth and light candles to symbolize the light of Christ shining in the darkness.

Continuing our journey through the Psalms for advent, we discover the source of joy revealed in the character and promises of God made manifest in Jesus.