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  THE OUTWORKING OF REDEMPTION
  by Watchman Nee
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Summary: The sermon highlights the significance of the name Immanuel,
which signifies Jesus' divine presence among humanity and promises his
ever-present presence among his people.

Topics: "Redemption", "Presence of God"
Scripture References: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 28:20, Luke 2:8, John 1:14, Hebrews 13:5

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DESCRIPTION
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Watchman Nee emphasizes the significance of the name Immanuel, meaning
'God with us,' as the foundation of redemption initiated by the birth of
Jesus in Bethlehem. He highlights the humble beginnings of this divine
event, witnessed only by a few shepherds, and how Jesus embraced his
identity as both God and Man. The understanding of Immanuel deepened
after Calvary and Pentecost, becoming a cherished truth for believers
who recognize Jesus' promise of his continual presence. This assurance
of being accompanied by God throughout life is a profound aspect of the
Christian faith.

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CONTENT
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"They shall call his name Immanuel; which is, being interpreted, God
with us." Matthew 1:23

The whole outworking of redemption activities was initiated by this
coming of the Babe to Bethlehem. It illustrates in a supreme way the
quiet and apparently small character of God's beginnings. Only a few
humble shepherds were called in to witness this unique addition to the
human race by which the eternal Son of God was thereafter able to claim
to he the Son of Man.

Jesus himself adopted this description of himself and seemed to delight
in it, though truly God, he was now truly Man. The title of Immanuel was
never fully understood while Jesus was on earth and was probably never
used by those nearest to him. Since Calvary and Pentecost, however,
believers have claimed it as one of the most precious of his many names.
He set his own seal on it when he assured his adoring apostles, "Lo, l
am with you always." Since he added "unto the end of the age," we too
can claim him as our ever-present Immanuel.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/watchman-nee/the-outworking-of-redemption/
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