Balancing Ministry N' Work

1.         We started this series in Isaiah looking at how the prophecy pointed to the future hope we have in Jesus. a.         A hope in the child who would become the man who paid the debt we owe. b.        The hope we have through Jesus when He returns to establish His kingdom. c.         Our Wonderful Counselor who holds our Hope securely for us. d.        All we have to do is turn to Him. 2.         Last week we saw Gabriel appear to Mary and let her know what was about to happen. a.         Mary was overwhelmed by Gabriel appearing to her. b.        Let alone by everything that she was being told. c.         She may have understood the prophesies, but why her? d. ...

1.         We are continuing our Christmas series looking to the Future Hope we have. a.         Last week we started by looking at Isaiah 9. b.        The people were going through a tough time but were being told that light, happiness, and joy were in their future. c.         They should have hope. d.        Isiah was prophesying about the coming Messiah, Jesus. e.         The one who will reign for all of eternity. f.           To rule over all of the earth. g.         Christ the King will bring Hope to all. 2.         This was not a prophecy for the people of Israel for their immediate situation. a.         It is a prophe...