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Dive into the true meaning of Christmas with us! This message uncovers the exciting story of how Jesus, called Emmanuel, means "God with us." We’ll journey from the Garden of Eden to the first Christmas, showing how God proves His goodness and love. We'll tackle big questions like, "Can we trust God?" and explore how His greatest gift, Jesus, changes everything. Discover how this awesome story is filled with hope, reminding us that God wants to be close to us and give us His best.
Scripture: Matthew 1:23 - "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel" (which means "God with us").
Devotional:
Emmanuel is a special name that means "God with us." At Christmas, we celebrate that Jesus came to be with us. God didn’t just stay far away in heaven. He wanted to be close to us because He loves us so much.
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Additional Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10
Scripture: Genesis 3:6 - "When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it."
Devotional:
In the Garden of Eden, Eve doubted God’s goodness because of the serpent’s lies. The enemy tried to make her think God was keeping something good from her. But Christmas reminds us that God isn't keeping anything good from us. He gave us His best gift—Jesus!