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2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness. 1 “Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost! 2 Why do you spend silver on…

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…

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…

But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed…

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “Behold,…

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…

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…

INTRODUCTION . Peace = a state of tranquility or wholeness . We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God. Thomas Merton (Trappist Monk and Writer) 1 But there will be no more gloom for her who…

We celebrate Christmas with lights. Lights on the tree, lights on the house. Candlelight services at church. Even Rudolph’s nose lights up. I love Christmas lights and I’m always a little sad when the lights come down. I think our house, when it returns to its pre-Christmas state, is kind of boring.…

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…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said Sometimes, you can feel alone even when you are with the one you love, especially when they…

Introduction: Question 1: What is the chief end of man? Another way to phrase this question is, “What is man’s primary purpose?” Everyone needs a purpose. We strive for a purpose. Man’s Primary Purpose is to Glorify God... All the Nations will Glorify God 9 All the nations you have made shall come and…

Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-38:20 Haftarah: 2 Kings 11:17-12:17 Review Two Harlots Hebrew Bitterness Pride Picture of Korah Bold New Moon Picture of Time between New and full moon Picture of New and full moon Top ten songs of the Torah MISHPATIM: Heart Felt Offering Elijah Attributes of Mercy Introduction…

In the 2012 movie, The Avengers, the Asgardian villan Loki addresses a crowd of people in a German setting as he forces them to kneel before him. Loki has come to rule this earth and his statement to these people was “humanity was made to be ruled. You crave subjugation.” While the writers of this movie…

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…

Countdown Video Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside as we come…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said Sometimes, you can feel alone even when you are with the one you love, especially when they…

Introduction Last week we started a section of Isaiah often referred to as the ‘Book of Immanuel’ It begins with the ‘sign of Immanuel’ - short prophecy of virgin birth That theme & prophecy continues through this next chapter Today, in Isaiah 8 , we see the safety of Immanuel’s people This section really…

The Message Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he went as usual to the synagogue…

Bible Reading Week 49 This Week’s Theme: Looking Forward to Peace Word for the Week is Peace: The state of harmony that is available to believers through having a right relationship with God and others and is especially associated with the presence of the Holy Spirit. Memory verse: Ephesians 2:14 (NKJV)…