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Intro Promised Joy helps us endure the hard times: A hard season is endured in expectation of a holiday Labour is endured is expectation of a baby Hours in the garden tilling and digging and pruning and watering, all endured in hope of a harvest. Prison is endured in hope of release. Even war, sad as…

Introduction Isaiah 9 is a passage that is usually associated with Christmas (esp. 9:6-7) It’s actually climax of messages that begin in Isaiah 8 In this section there are 4 messages and 2 moments of reflection First 3 messages calling Israel to repentance & encouraging Isaiah & remnant 1st reflection…

Review Two harlots Two Two Two Two Two Two W‌e Hebrew Bitterness Pride Shema - 1. 2. 3. Picture of Korah Bold Korah Picture of Tannin Picture of three plagues (1) (2) (3) New Moon Picture of Hodesh Full Moon Picture of Moed ‎ Picture of Time between New and full moon Picture of New and full moon Picture…

Advent – The Announcement Luke 2:14 It was, by far, the most important event ever, accompanied by the most important song ever, that contained the most important announcement ever. I want to get you to think with me about this very familiar, one sentence hymn that is found in Luke 2:14 — “Glory to God…

22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). 8 Prophecies of Birth Over 300 prophecies in the OT pointing to Jesus. Peter Stoneman, Chairman of the Department…

Prayer Let’s pray. Preamble When considering what to bring out of the Christmas story I had one word that kept coming back to me again and again. I had no idea how I would deal with it, but of all the words I could have chosen to focus on, this seemed the most important and is at the very heart of what…

On Christmas Day, 1863, a beautiful poem was written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; A poem that would be set to music 9 years later and become a very beloved Christmas Song. It was entitled “I heard the bells on Christmas Day”, and like many of our most loved songs, it has a story behind it. The poem…

Review: Last week we looked at the passage in Isaiah that we are all familiar with this Christmas time. We focused on the beginning verses that were promises foretold by the prophet Isaiah about the great hope of Israel- the Messiah. This messiah was promised to come and bring blessing to his people…

Many Christmas Scriptures There are many scriptures that are familiar in the Christmas Season 2 The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. and 6 For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. They are two of familiar Christmas passages, and they are both in the section of scriptures we…

It is Well With my Soul - Horacio Spafford When peace like a river, attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul It is well With my soul It is well, it is well with my soul For 400 years after the prophet Malachi…

There is none so blind as he who will not see, none so deaf as those who will not hear. This saying seems to go back to the 1500s to English author John Heywood, a man famous for his poems and collections of proverbs. The proverb appears to be adapted from biblical texts Jeremiah 5:21 ““Hear this, O…

Nevertheless the gloom will not be upon her who is distressed, As when at first He lightly esteemed The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And afterward more heavily oppressed her, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, In Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walked in darkness Have seen…

Introduction: Christmas is a beautiful season full of wonder and mystery. A lot of people focus on the material things, but as Christians it is a season for us to focus on the King of Christmas. We often turn to very familiar passages. Familiar passages can become trite if we are not careful. They can…

John 7:45-53 , Isaiah 9:1-7 Jesus’ Ministry Year 1 - John 1-4 Year 2 - John 5 Year 3 - John 6-11 Passion Week - John 12 -End 37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture…

Isaiah 9:6–7 “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end, Upon the throne of David…

Can you believe it is Christmastime already? The older I get, the faster it seems to come. Don’t you remember when you were kids Christmas seemed like a lifetime away every year. Now, Christmas 2023 feels like six months ago. The agony of waiting to see what was under the tree has been replaced by hoping…

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Torah Portion: Exodus 38:21-40:38 Haftarah: 1 Kings 7:51-8:21 Review Hebrew Bitterness Pride Shema Picture of Korah Bold Korah Picture of Tannin the plagues (2) New Moon Picture of Hodesh Full Moon Picture of Moed 4595 מוֹעֵד‎ Picture of Time between New and full moon Picture of New and full moon Top…

The Christmas season is here. And it is beautiful, and wonderful, and amazing. At every turn there is something incredible to be seen or experienced. For Christians this is the time that we celebrate the coming of our King. The birth of Jesus. What we celebrate is not what the world celebrates. This…

As we enter into this Christmas Season, for many folks Christmas time is a season of coming together with family and friends. We share a meal with one another, we sing songs, exchange gifts, and have celebrations. But it is important to remember that the main focus of Christmas is the Savior Jesus Christ.…

Today we are going to travel back in time almost 3,000 years. The nation of Israel is in trouble. Their golden days have come to an end. Solomon has died. The nation is divided. The northern kingdom of Israel is about to be exiled by the Assyrians. The southern kingdom of Judah has turned a deaf ear…

This weekend most people in our country and our churches will transition from the Thanksgiving holiday to the rush towards the Christmas season. We move from turkey and ham, family and friends to the rush of the crowds, the desire to find the perfect gift and to plan for holiday gatherings of fun and…

In a world filled with uncertainty, the Christmas season reminds us of a promise kept—a light that pierced the darkness, a hope that was born in a humble stable. "Hope is Born" takes us back to the prophecies of old and their miraculous fulfillment in the birth of Jesus Christ. Discover how this unshakable hope transforms our lives today, renewing our faith in God’s promises and inspiring us to live as carriers of His light. This is more than a story; it’s an invitation to experience the true hope of Christmas in a personal and life-changing way.

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…