Our beloved Christmas songs have deep scriptural connections and are filled with rich theology. As we reflect on “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” we see the hope for God’s people who waited for their Messiah, as well as our hope as we wait for the second coming of Jesus. This advent sermon is based upon Isaiah 11:1-11 and Matthew 1:18-25.
Sermon notes:
Advent is the season of anticipation.
“Emmanuel” means “God with us”.
Through Jesus, we are grafted into the promises made to the Israelites.
In the presence of light, darkness ceases.