HOPE
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS Hope Isaiah 9:2 Why Did Jesus Come? He came to a manger, but He didn’t stay there. He came to a cross, but He didn’t stay there. He came so He could return. Revelation 5:12 Philippians […]
JOY
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS Joy Luke 2:8-20 SHEPHERDS They were told about Jesus. They came to Jesus. They told others about Jesus. JOY Psalm 98 James 1:2 Hebrews 12:1-4 Psalm 16:11 US We were told about Jesus. We came to Jesus. […]
Sacrifice
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS Sacrifice Matthew 1:18-25 JOSEPH: NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE Luke 2:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 & 2:13-23 Luke 9:23 & 14:27 US: LEARNING FROM JOSEPH’S JOURNEY – If God has a plan for my life that differs from my plan, then someone has to change plans. […]
TRUST
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS Trust Luke 1:26-38 MARY: WHY IS SHE A HERO? – She trusted God with the details. Luke 1:26-38 Isaiah 7:14 – She trusted God with the immediate results. John 8:41 – She trusted God with the ultimate results. Hebrews 11:1 US: WHAT DOES GOD […]
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS-Answered Prayers
CHRISTMAS REFLECTIONS Answered Prayers Luke 1:5-15 “ FEAR NOT…..YOUR PRAYER HAS BEEN HEARD.” – Answer delayed is not answer denied. Luke 1:13 – Answered prayer may have multiple ramifications. Luke 1:59-80 – Answered prayer may have unforeseen consequences. […]