12-04-16 Purpose – Advent

Purpose

Advent is a time of spiritual preparation for celebrating the birth of Christ. Last week we looked at the timing and conditions God prepared so the world could receive our Lord and Savior. This week we reflect on God’s great purpose in:

Sending His Son

John 6:38, Galatians 4:4-5, Luke 19:10, Mark 2:17, 1John 4:9,

John 12:46, John 3:17, 1John 4:10, 1Timothy 1:15, Matthew 20:28,

Matthew 5:17, John 10:10, John 18:37, Hebrews 1:6

Using Ordinary People

Matthew 1, Luke 1 & 3

Finding Our Place

Proverbs 19:21, Proverbs 20:24, Psalm 138:8, 1Peter 2:9-10