Jesus Christ - Lesson Two: The Incarnation- The Redemptive Nature of Truth

This powerful message from Assistant Pastor Dillon Meadway on Sunday, February 15th 2026, takes us deep into the heart of why Jesus came to earth, exploring the profound disconnect between what the Jewish people expected and what God actually delivered. We journey through the prophetic scriptures of Isaiah and Micah that painted vivid pictures of a coming Messiah who would establish an everlasting kingdom of peace. Yet when that Messiah arrived, He came wrapped in swaddling clothes in a stable rather than silk and gold in a palace. The message challenges us to examine our own interpretations of God's truth—are we reading Scripture through the lens of what pleases us and serves our comfort, or are we genuinely seeking God's heart? The story of James, bound by addiction and brokenness, illustrates how the redemptive nature of truth transforms lives when we stop defending our position and surrender to Christ. We're reminded that God chose shepherds—the lowest in society—to receive the first announcement of the Messiah's birth, demonstrating that He is no respecter of persons. The most convicting aspect is the call to make Jesus more than an afterthought in our daily lives. Are we like Anna, who continually prayed and fasted in the temple, desperate to see God move? Or do we give Him only the leftovers of our time and attention? This message isn't just about understanding prophecy—it's about allowing the truth of who Jesus is to completely rewrite our story, just as it did for James.