Sunday School Lesson December 5, 2021
Subject: God with us
The Point: Jesus is Immanuel—God with us
The Passages: Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18-25
Study The Bible: Isaiah 7:14
1). The virgin birth was foretold hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth.
- Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign; See, the virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.
Lasting truths from: Isaiah 7:14
* Our trust must ultimately be in the Lord and in His presence with us through our battles.
* We sometimes look to others to provide for us things that only God can provide.
* The birth of Christ brought hope to the nation of Judah and to the whole world.
2). God fulfilled His promise through Mary’s pregnancy.
Matthew 1:18-19
- The birthday of Jesus Christ came about this way: After his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant from the Holy Spirit.
- So her husband, Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her publicly, decided to divorce her secretly.
Lasting truth from: Matthew 1:18-19
* Righteousness must always be measured with compassion.
* When God speaks, His words and promises have the power to save.
* God will fulfill His promises through people who are faithful to Him.
3). Our faith, like Joseph’s, must be grounded in the truth that God is with us.
Matthew 1:20-25
- But after he had considered these things, and angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as our wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
- She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”
- Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
- See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which is translated “God is with us.”
- When Joseph woke up, he did as the Lord’s angel had commanded him. He married her
- but did not have sexual relations with her until she gave birth to a son. And he names him Jesus.
Lasting truth from: Matthew 1:20-25
* Our faith must be grounded in the truth of God’s Word.
* Our faith must be grounded in the power of God’s presence.
* Our faith must lead us to obedience of God’s plan.
Live It Out
As you reflect on this session, respond to the following questions:
- What circumstances led to the prophecy in Isaiah 7:14?
- Why was it important that Christ be born of a virgin?
- How did the virgin birth assure us that God is with us/
Closing Prayer:
“Dear God, I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died on the cross to forgive me of my sins and rose from the dead to give me new life. I’m sorry for all the wrong I’ve done and ask You to forgive me. I now accept Your gift of eternal life. Thank You for Your love, forgiveness, and a new life in Jesus Christ. From this day forward, I choose to follow You. In Jesus’ name Amen.”