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Pastor Bill Bush · Apr 8, 2024
Matthew 1 opens the gospel by declaring that Jesus is Emmanuel — God with us. Pastor Bill argues that this truth is not merely a title but a transformative reality: God did not observe humanity from a distance but entered the game, experiencing everything we experience. Drawing on Isaiah 9:6's four titles — Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace — and the story of Hagar, he challenges listeners to move beyond believing in God to actually believing God, trusting His counsel even when it is beyond comprehension, so that His mighty power can be made real in their lives.