Introduction:
1. 2020 is full of dark moments
2. The world is looking for hope in these dark times
• Hope in material possessions
• Hope in places
• Hope in people
A. JESUS UNDERSTANDS US - HIS BIRTH (Psalm 139:3-4)
1. He experienced the humblest of livings. (Luke 2:6-7)
2. He experienced hardships during His time here. (John 6:66, John 11:33-36, Matt. 26:38, Mark 15:19)
B. JESUS WITH US - HIS LIFE (Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:38-39
1. He dwells in our hearts (Ephesians 3:17, John 14:16-17)
2. He lives in you and me (Ephesians 2:5, Romans 8:9)
C. JESUS GUIDES US - HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION (Romans 5:6-8)
1. He shows us examples of how to live through His teachings (Matt. 6:31-33)
2. He leads us through the Holy Spirit (John 14:26, Acts 1:8)
Conclusion: