Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Isaiah 7:14

I. A promise you receive. (You are never alone)

II. A promise you share.

Matthew 1:23

Why were confused, hurting and lost people drawn to Jesus? Because when everyone looked down and pushed such people away, Jesus pulled them close to Himself. He wanted to be with them.

How can we be with the people we are trying to reach?

a. Seek to understand them.

b. We must remember our own stories.

c. We must care about others’ stories.

Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (which means ‘God is with us’).

Isaiah 7:14