Advent 2025: Emmanuel

Christmas is not the beginning of Jesus’ story—it's the moment the Eternal God stepped into time. The baby in the manger is the eternal Word, the Creator, and the one true God who became flesh to bring us life and light.

John 1:1-5, 14

Sermon Outline
1. Jesus is Eternal
2. Jesus is God
3. Jesus is Creator
4. Jesus Became Flesh

Discussion Questions
1. When you think about Jesus existing before creation, how does that change the way you view the Christmas story?
2. How does knowing Jesus is eternal help you trust Him in seasons of waiting, uncertainty, or delay?
3. What difference does it make—practically—that Jesus was not just sent by God but came as God?
4. How does it impact your faith to know that the One who created you is also the One who came to redeem you?
5. Which part of Jesus’ humanity impacts you the most—His weakness, His suffering, His emotions, His temptations?
6. When life feels messy or painful, what does the incarnation say about God’s willingness to meet you there?
7. How should the reality that God “moved into the neighborhood” change the way we live, love, and serve others?