Advent = the arrival of a notable person
Matthew 1:17
“All those listed above include fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah.”
Philippians 3:20-21
“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.”
1. If I believe in Jesus I should expect him to return
2. If I believe in Jesus I should expect this world to disappoint me
3. If I believe in Jesus I should expect things to get better
Discussion Questions
1. How did your family celebrate Christmas as a child? How important was Jesus in your celebration?
2. Read 1 Peter 1:3. This verse instructs Christians to live with great expectation. How does it make you feel to think about eternity with Jesus? Is that something you think about often?
3. Pastor Jason said that as believers we should expect things to get better. What is something in your life you need God to make better? How can your group be praying for you?
