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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”

A text – Philippians 4:4-7 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 4:5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 4:6 Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 4:7 And the peaceContinue reading “A Cycle of Rejoicing and Peace – Philippians 4:4-7”

A text – Isaiah 12:2-6 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the LORD GOD is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation. 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. 12:4 And you will say in that day: GiveContinue reading “Finding God by Actually Looking – Isaiah 12:2-6”

A text – Luke 3:7-18 3:7 John said to the crowds that came out to be baptized by him, “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?3:8 Bear fruits worthy of repentance. Do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our ancestor’; for I tell you,Continue reading “Weirdness in the Wilderness – Luke 3”