Family Tree – Hope Genesis 12:1-7; Isaiah 9:1-7

I. Intro Big Idea: The hope of Christmas is a Person.
II. Be Blessed
A. God calls us out of darkness and into His wonderful light. Genesis 12:1; Matthew 11:15; 1 Peter 2:9
B. God desires all peoples to be blessed through His Son. Genesis 12:2-3; 1 Timothy 2:2-5
III. Set Out
A. To arrive somewhere else, we must first set out. Genesis 12:4-5; Ephesians 2:8-10
B. God keeps His promises. Genesis 12:6-7
IV. A Great Light
A. Jesus would arrive in a specific place. Isaiah 9:1-2
B. Jesus offers ultimate hope in our broken world. Isaiah 9:3-5
V. A Child is Born
A. A child has come to be our conquering King. Isaiah 9:6
B. Hope in what God accomplished. Isaiah 9:7

​The Next Step Follow-Up Questions
§ What’s something you look forward to at Christmas?
§ Why do you think many people believe that it’s impossible for people to change?
§ 1 Timothy 2:2-5. Why is it important to remember that God desires all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth?
§ How have you been aware that God has kept His promises to you lately?
§ What are some specific ways we can offer hope to a neighbor in this season?
§ What’s something you hope to see God do this Christmas?

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