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God with Us

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God promises an everlasting covenant of peace and his dwelling place with his people through a servant king.
The episode is a sermon for the fourth Sunday of Advent, focusing on Ezekiel 37:24-28. The speaker begins by reading the prophecy about God's servant David reigning as king and establishing an everlasting covenant of peace. He then shares a personal anecdote about a scene from the TV show Mad Men to illustrate the concept of 'withness' and human connection. The sermon explains the historical context of Ezekiel prophesying during the Babylonian exile, with Israel's temple destroyed. It defines a covenant as a serious promise from God, referencing covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David. The speaker links Ezekiel's promise to Jesus, citing Matthew 1:23 where Jesus is called Emmanuel, meaning 'God with us.' He discusses John 1:14 and John 2:19-21, showing Jesus as the true temple where God's presence dwells. The sermon expands to the Holy Spirit indwelling believers, making them temples of God. It concludes with Revelation 21:1-4, describing the future hope when God will dwell fully with humanity, wipe away tears, and end death. The speaker emphasizes waiting for Jesus' second coming while recognizing his current presence through the Spirit.

As heard by us

A sermon on God's presence, sharpened by the ache of waiting.

God's presence sits at the center of this single-episode review, but the promise is handled through the pressure of waiting rather than easy comfort.

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You get Christmas hope with the promise, and the unfinished business, still attached.

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