At the beginning of this Advent season, let us look at prophecies that foretold Jesus’ birth from a thousand years before Him. In this passage, we see that the Lord in speaking to one of the kings of Israel foretells a sign that will forever change the nation of Israel. God will be with us, which is both one of the most wonderful things but also the most terrifying as we will be in the very presence of God. Let us reflect on this wonderful prophecy about our Lord who came to save us so that God may be with us always.

Isaiah 7.14

14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Read the beginning of the chapter. What is happening?

+ Who is the Lord speaking to? And why is he speaking to him?

+ Why does Israel need a sign?

+ Why is it so important that a virgin will conceive?

+ What does Immanuel mean?

+ Why does the meaning of Immanuel have such great meaning for Israel?

+ How does Jesus fulfill this prophecy?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ How can you be looking towards the Son that the virgin bore?

+ What does it mean to truly believe that God is with us?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ How can you lead someone to see that God is with us through His Son?