GOD WITH US: Emmanuel

Welcome to Advent! In this sermon, Mark shares about the meaning of Advent and the concept of Emmanuel. This sermon also reflects on Hebrews 4:14-16. To get the most out of the Advent series, please sign up for daily devotionals at thevineaustin.org/advent REFLECTION QUESTIONS: - What (if any) is your experience with the season of Advent? - How does Advent seem different than Christmas season? - As Advent is the season of waiting and anticipation, what is a longing you are carrying now? - What has stayed with you from the sermon: either as an encouragement, a question, or something you wrestle with? - Read Hebrews 4:14-16. What hope do you find in these verses? - Considering the thought-experiment Mark shared, what would be different or missing if Jesus had not come to us as a child and lived the full human experience?