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YHWH (pronounced Yah-way) is the Hebrew name for God’s personal name revealed to Moses in the book of Exodus. In fact, the book of Exodus has some of the most explicit and impacting self-revelations by God in the entire Bible. The second book of the Torah, Exodus is not just a record of God’s actions to rescue His people; It is a personal record and account of God’s person, character, and nature on full display for all the nations to see and revere Him alone. So join us this year as we dive into our study of Exodus, to see YHWH on Display, in all of His tremendous, beautiful, mysterious, and intimate glory, power, sovereignty, and love.

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Micah Labovitch - January 1, 2023

The After Party - How the Light of the World Radiates Jesus

The Invitation of Advent
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In this final message of The Invitation of Advent, we look at how the plan was always that we would be with God. We started with Him in the garden. After we rebelled and separated ourselves from God because of our sin, God Himself put into motion the way that He would bring salvation to the whole world and bring us back into fellowship with Him.

Scripture References: Genesis 1:26-31, Luke 2:21-35, Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 18:16-19, Leviticus 11:1-6, Ezra 6:19-22, Isaiah 42:1-9, Isaiah 49:5-7, Isaiah 60:1-3, John 1:1-4, John 1:9-13, John 3:16-21, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 24:44-49, Acts 1:6-11, Romans 10:9-18, Romans 11:1-36, Romans 12:1-21, Romans 13:1-14, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-10, 2 Peter 3:8-13, Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 21:22-27

Related Topics: God's Love, Jesus, Salvation | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "The Invitation of Advent"

The word Advent literally means “to arrive.” It is also the time each year in Christianity meant to draw our hearts to focus on what the arrival of Jesus really means in our lives. This year, at GREFC, we are aligning our Advent services with the traditional Sundays of Advent. We will be focusing in on Jesus’ birth story in Luke 1-2 and looking at how these six Sundays all display different perspectives on Jesus’ birth. But even more than that, through the lens of these six Sundays, we are going to look at how the entire biblical story- and the whole of human history- ultimately points us to this moment: the true invitation of the Advent of Jesus Christ. So, please, join us this Christmas season as we look to and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ together.

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The Announcement - How Prophecy Points to Jesus

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From Genesis to the first chapter of Luke and John the Baptist, the Bible prophesies the coming of the Messiah. He was to be, and is, a light in the darkness. And light is good, brining hope and guidance. But the prophesies don't end there. The entire New Testament continues to point to Jesus. Even revelation points to His coming again. Now is the time to follow the Light!

Scripture References: Luke 1:64-80, Deuteronomy 34:10-1012, Deuteronomy 18:15-22, John 1:14-18, Luke 24:44-48, Acts 2:29-36, Hebrews 3:1-11, Hebrews 4:9-13, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Revelation 22:16-21

Related Topics: Christmas, Following Jesus, Knowing God, Knowing God, Prophecy | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "The Invitation of Advent"

The word Advent literally means “to arrive.” It is also the time each year in Christianity meant to draw our hearts to focus on what the arrival of Jesus really means in our lives. This year, at GREFC, we are aligning our Advent services with the traditional Sundays of Advent. We will be focusing in on Jesus’ birth story in Luke 1-2 and looking at how these six Sundays all display different perspectives on Jesus’ birth. But even more than that, through the lens of these six Sundays, we are going to look at how the entire biblical story- and the whole of human history- ultimately points us to this moment: the true invitation of the Advent of Jesus Christ. So, please, join us this Christmas season as we look to and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ together.

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The Invitation of Advent
November 27, 2022
The Announcement - How Prophecy Points to Jesus

Micah Labovitch

Luke 1:64-80

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The Invitation of Advent
December 4, 2022
The Venue - Bethlehem

Matt Grose

Luke 1:26-38

Bulletin with Study Notes

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The Invitation of Advent
December 11, 2022
The Attendees - How the Shepherds Typify the Person of Jesus

Micah Labovitch

Luke 2:8-20

Bulletin with Study Notes

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The Invitation of Advent
December 18, 2022
The Entourage - How Angels Proclaim the Glory of Jesus

Micah Labovitch

Luke 2:8-14

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The Invitation of Advent
December 24, 2022
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Micah Labovitch

Matthew 1:18-25

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The Invitation of Advent
January 1, 2023
The After Party - How the Light of the World Radiates Jesus

Micah Labovitch

Luke 2:21-35

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Exodus: YHWH On Display #31 - YHWH Faces His Friend (47:49)

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Date: May 05, 2025

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