A Child is Born
The Child: Given to us Bible Reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 9 But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time…
Ultimate Outcomes
Why ideas matter.
Ultimate Outcomes
Why ideas matter.
Marty Elwell
Despised
Nazareth: Being despised and rejected Bible Reading: Matthew 2:19-23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 The Return to Nazareth 19 But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, 20 saying, “Rise, take the child and his…
Furious
Herod Becomes Furious: Demonstrating man’s evil Bible Reading: Matthew 2:16-18 Herod Kills the Children 16 Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in…
Flee to Egypt
Egypt: Calling out of captivity Bible Reading: Matthew 2:13-15 The Flee to Egypt 13 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee…
Leading Star
Leading to the Savior Bible Reading: Matthew 2:9-12 9 After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place…
Seeking the Savior
Wise Men: Seeking the Savior Bible Reading: Matthew 2:1-8 The Visit of the Wise Men 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has…
The Light of The World
John 3:1-21 Through this Christmas season, we have been looking at who Jesus is. We saw that “the Word became flesh.” Jesus is the expression of God’s mind or thoughts. He makes the reality of who God is visible and…
Simeon Blessed
Simeon: Seeing with his eyes the precious Savior Bible Reading: Luke 2:21-40 21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Jesus Presented…
Good Shepherd
The Lost Sheep: Needing a Shepherd Bible Reading: John 10:11-18 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. 12 He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the…
Forgiveness of Sin
The Lamb of God: Taking away the sins of the world Bible Reading: Heb. 9:19-22; 1 Pet. 1:17-21 19 For when every commandment of the law had been declared by Moses to all the people, he took the blood of calves and…