“Immanuel” is a word we hear a lot at Christmas, so let’s give it a different look. Kirk and Jenn discuss the simplicity of the name Immanuel–even pulling in a Steve Martin movie reference–to help us see what the angel might have meant when he gave Joseph a heads-up on who he would be fathering. To Consider If Immanuel means, “God is with us,” how should that influence our perspective in challenging circumstances? What are Biblical examples of Jesus embodying the  idea of Immanuel, in the lives of every day people? How has the idea that God is  both with and for you, encouraged or challenged you?   References (Click Link)…