Second Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2013
Sermon Title: Self-Portraits
Scriptural References: Isaiah 11:1-10; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12
The journey to the manger on Christmas Eve continues this week. Isaiah describes a Spirit-filled ruler for Israel that will judge with righteousness and bring peace. Then in Matthew, we read about John the Baptist’s ministry in the wilderness, preparing the way of the Lord.
In order to be ready for the coming of Jesus—the one in whom we see ultimate fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecies—John proclaims that we must repent.
· What does the word repent mean, to you?
· Why is repentance a necessary step to receiving Christ in your life?
· Repentance is an inward journey—it looks at what needs to change within, irrespective of what’s happening around you. Think of a situation, or a relationship, that is in need of repair. How might you repent, or change, in order to improve or re-frame it?
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