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A text – Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 3:15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah,3:16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthyContinue reading “God Is On The Loose – Luke 3”

A text – Psalm 147:12-20 147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!147:13 For he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.147:14 He grants peace within your borders; he fills you with the finest of wheat.147:15 He sends out his command to the earth; his word runsContinue reading “Praising the God Who Serves Us”

A text – John 1:(1-9), 10-18 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.1:2 He was in the beginning with God.1:3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being1:4 in him wasContinue reading “Jesus: the Word and the Light – John 1”

A text – Ephesians 1:3-14 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,1:4 just as he chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before him in love.1:5 He destinedContinue reading “God Planned For Us – Ephesians 1”

A text – Psalm 96 96:1 O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.96:2 Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.96:3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.96:4 For great is the LORD, andContinue reading “What a God! Psalm 96”

A text – Isaiah 9:2-7 9:2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness on them light has shined.9:3 You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult whenContinue reading “Light in Darkness – Isaiah 9:2-7”

A text – Luke 2:1-14, (15-20) 2:1 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.2:2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.2:3 All went to their own towns to be registered.2:4 Joseph also went from the town of NazarethContinue reading “Hurray for the Shepherds – Luke 2”

A text – Psalm 80:1-7 80:1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth 80:2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! 80:3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that weContinue reading “Let Your Face Shine – Psalm 80”

A text – Hebrews 10:5-10 10:5 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, “Sacrifices and offerings you have not desired, but a body you have prepared for me; 10:6 in burnt offerings and sin offerings you have taken no pleasure. 10:7 Then I said, ‘See, God, I have come to do your will,Continue reading “Change to New Instructions – Hebrews 10:5-10”

A text – Luke 1:46b-55 1:46b “My soul magnifies the Lord, 1:47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 1:48 for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; 1:49 for the Mighty One has done great things for me, andContinue reading “His Mother’s Son – Luke 1:46-55”