Advent Week 4: The Fulfillment of Incarnation

Read:
Matthew 1:18-25

Reflect:
1. How does thinking of Jesus as Emmanuel impact your life right now?

2. Where have you seen God's hand in your personal life history?

3. How do you rely on the Holy Spirit in your vocation?

4. Wherever God has dwelled has always been the most holy place. And as the Holy Spirit dwells in us, we are now the most holy place for our culture. How does this compel you this week - whether in thought, word, or deed?

5. What does the incarnation mean to you?

Pray:
Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Special thanks to Alex Wenig, Director of Music at Oaks Parish, for her contribution of music to the podcast! From “Offering” © Alexandra Adkins, 2011: Sonata For 2 Violins In D Major, Op. 3, No. 6: III. Largo (Jean-Marie Leclair, 18th century).