Introduction – “The doorway to hope is hopelessness.”

• The Past Record – Isaiah 7:1-8:10

     A. The hopeless situation

     B. The hope filled solution

• The Present Reality – Matthew 1:23

     A. The incarnate Christ

     B. The indwelling Spirit

• The Prospective Reliance – Revelation 21:3

     A. The fulfilled promise

     B. The forever peace

Next Steps:

     • Eliminate the horizontal “if only’s” in your life.

     • Examine the evidence of “Immanuel” in your life.

     • Express to others this Christmas the hope of glory.

“Wear your riches well!”