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Preparing For Jesus
Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Feb 1, 2009 (message contributor)
Summary: Prepare our hearts to receive Jesus.
1. The Commander’s Intent – vs 1-2
a. Comfort His people
b. Sins have been paid for (cease striving to earn your way to heaven)
2. The Mission – vs 3-5
a. Prepare to receive Christ
b. God reveals Himself through us
3. The Current Situation – vs 6-10
a. Man is temporary
b. God’s Word is eternal
4. Conclusion – vs 11
a. The Good Shepherd takes care of His sheep
b. He will never leave us nor forsake us