Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Grace & Truth: King Jesus is ComingPastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - Prepare for King JesusTEXT - Luke 1:57-791. Expect a visit.• Luke 1:68 – “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people.” (ESV)• James 4:8 – “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.”2. Expect a visit from God.• Luke 1:69-75• Isaiah 9:6 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”3. People are not ready.• Luke 1:76-78• Micah 3:1-3, 4:1-4 - “But who can endure the day of his coming? Who can stand when he appears? For he will be like a refiner’s fire or a launderer’s soap.” (3:2)4. Get ready. • Luke 1:79• Mark 1:14 - “And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.”• Acts 22:16 – “And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.”NEXT STEPS• John 14:27 –