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Introduction : For centuries, Christians around the world have used the four weeks leading up to Christmas to prepare themselves for celebrating the birth of Jesus. Advent is the waiting and hopeful expectation of the return in glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. This looks forward not only to celebrating the child in the manger, but even more to Christ’s coming in glory at the end of time. What brings you joy?  When I think of what brings me joy, I think of memories as a child on vacation to Disney, my first car, my wedding day, birth of my children, memories with my family, watching my kids do what they love, graduate… o    What is joy? Definition : Feeling of happiness. But what is unique is what brings us joy. Attitude God’s people adopt not because of happy circumstances but because of their hope in God’s love and His promises. Joy is not determined by their struggles but their future destiny. Christian joy is a profound decision of faith and hope in the power of Jesus own life an

Review : Why have we been uninformed? Varieties of gifts, service, activities but same Spirit, Lord, and God who EMPOWERS them all in EVERYONE. Manifestation gifts are for common good.  Manifestation gifts come out in specific moments as determined by the Spirit. Introduction ·          Dictionary definition-“Manifest”-demonstrate plainly, reveal, evidence of or proof ·          Manifestation gifts seem to complement other gifts a person may have.   For example, manifestation gifts often work alongside our grace gifts.   So, words of knowledge often work with gift of prophecy, wisdom often with gift of teaching, healing with gift of mercy. ·          Personally, these manifestation gifts often lead me to pray specifically for people and situations.   I then must pray and ask God if I am to share with the person.   Sometimes it is only for intercession or prayer purposes.   Other times, God wants me to share these words with people. I must determine when and how to share? ·   

  My goal: Understand communion in a fresh or deeper way. Elements (vs. 23-26) ·          Vs. 23-I received from the Lord and deliver to you… ·          My Body o    OT Imagery: Covenant-animals broken-Genesis 15 o    Vs. 23-Bread §   Unleavened bread used in Passover-Exodus 12:11,20- 11  In this manner you shall eat it: with your belt fastened, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand. And you shall eat it in haste. It is the Lord's Passover… Y ou shall eat nothing leavened; in all your dwelling places you shall eat unleavened bread.” §   Manna in the wilderness-Exodus 16:13-15 §   Jesus’ own words “I am the bread of life.” John 6:35 o    Vs. 24-Broken §   Jesus said, my body broken for you; God in the flesh-Jesus as fully God and fully man o    Unity in the Body-Pastor Brad mentioned last time we celebrated communion ·          My Blood o    OT Imagery: Sacrifices §   Blood from a human made someone unclean; but from a sacrifice made th