Immanuel

Immanuel
Matt. 1:22-23
Isaiah 7:10-15
John 1:14

Exposure: Read the passages about Immanuel. Make a sign that reminds you that God is with you and hang it up somewhere that you see often.

Exploration: Immanuel means "God with us." How is Jesus still "God with us" even now that He's not walking on the earth?
He is with us all the time, in our thoughts, in the nature, in eachother, in his Bibel, in a reading plan. If we need him, there is always a way to find him.

Expression: How is God "for" us different than God "with" us? What are some ways you sense God with you?
God 'for' you is something that you can do from afar. You can be for a football team without being with them the entire time. You can be for someone without being there when they need you. But to be 'with' us, is to be here for us whenever we need Him. 
I can sense Him in a Bible verse that I needed that excact moment, or a friendly face when I am a little down. The sun in my face when my thoughts are elsewhere, telling me that he will take care of it. A lot off small ways like that, but it can also be bigger. An entire sermon that tells you the answer to things you've been worrying about. 

Experience: Discuss with friends or family or journal about a time in your life when you felt the closest to Jesus. Make plans to do something today to get closer to God. How important is it to seek to experience that closeness all the time?
I felt closer to God when I went to a Christian High School, and when I was in the States. I read more, and at school there where a lot of meetings to attend to. 
I've started the journey to get closer, I've started this reading plan to help me read more. I'm in a christian all girl group and I have to attend more meetings. Even though it isn't always easy with younger kids.