Steve Stratos

Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; Matthew 1:19-23; Luke 2: 22-32 Sermon Questions:

1. What does the name Immanuel mean, as defined by Matthew 1:23?

2. In Isaiah 7, the prophet Isaiah spoke for God to the people of Judah and their king, Ahaz, to challenge their fear before battle. Isaiah lived and prophesied in approximately 740-680 BC. How long would the people of Judah and the readers of Isaiah have to wait for this prophecy to be finally and completely fulfilled?

3. What do the Lord and Isaiah mean by a “sign”? What purpose does a sign serve, both on a roadside and in the Bible? What purpose did the sign of Isaiah 7:14 serve in Joseph’s life, according to Matthew 1?

4. In the Luke 2:22-32 passage, what was Simeon waiting for? What had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit? From the words that he spoke in reaction to seeing the child, after patiently waiting for so long, what did Simeon see in Jesus?

5. In Isaiah 9:6, what do each of the tiles given to the son say about who He is? Wonderful Counselor Everlasting Father Mighty God Prince of Peace

6. According to Isaiah 9:7, how long will the son continue to fulfill this promise?

7. This is the hope that the Bible calls us to wait for in Jesus Christ. How can you incorporate this hope into your days this week?

Pastor Steve Stratos continues our series in 1st John…