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As Matthew opens, we see God entering the world and the lives of men in an amazing way. Jesus, the One who will save His people from their sins, becomes man. Announcing His name to Joseph, the angel of the Lord proclaims that He shall be called Immanuel, which means “God with us.” It is a picture of intimacy and relationship. Jesus wants to embed Himself in every moment of our days in order to transform us into Christ-likeness. Embed means to fix or retain in the mind and heart. God has chosen a very special way to embed Jesus within us. The Bible is God’s perfect revelation to man. Within its pages, we see the nature and character of God, hear the story of salvation and redemption, and experience the call to walk closely with God and be transformed in the image of Jesus. Everything we do with regard to spiritual growth and health is fueled by what we find in the Bible. This year, as we read through the New Testament together, our goal is to embed the Bible in our lives and imprint Immanuel on our hearts.