Sunday Lesson Notes August 25, 2024
Read Exodus 33:12-17
- Moses wanted to make sure God would go with him to lead the Israelite people so that the people and the other nations around would know God was with them.
- God agreed to go with Moses as he asked. God was pleased with Moses' willingness to ask for help.
Read Deuteronomy 31:1-8
- Moses told the people that God would go with them and with Joshua.
- Moses reminded them that God would protect them from their enemies. He pointed them to God for help and leadership and protection. He encouraged them to not be discouraged or afraid.
- God also reminded them that he would never leave them or forsake them,
Read Matthew 1:18-23
- The angel reminded Mary that God was with her.
- Joseph was told to name the baby JESUS- because he was going to save the world from their sins.
- He was called Immanuel: Meaning God is With Us
- God’s messenger appeared to Joseph and told him what to do so that he would not be afraid.
- Mary and Joseph needed to be reminded and encouraged by God’s promises.
Read John 14:1-4
- Jesus reassured the disciples with troubled hearts to trust in God and in him..
- Jesus promised that he was going back to his Father to prepare a place for them to join him and his Father for eternity. This promise is for us as well.
- We can have security that our future is together with God and Jesus
Read John 14:15-28
- Jesus promised to send them the Holy Spirit to counsel them and remind them of his teachings.
- Jesus promised he would give peace, not temporary peace or peace from the world, but peace that only he can give us.
- When we remember and live like we believe God is really with us and his Holy Spirit is in us, we will live transformed lives.