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Two Advent Stories in Isaiah
At Christmas time, Christians celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, into the world as a man through the virgin birth. We remember the two advent stories in Luke 2:1-20 and Matthew 1:18–2:12. We reflect on the humble birth of our Savior by the virgin Mary, His being laid in a manger because there was […]
Continue readingHow Fruitful is Your Soul Garden?
The Seed and the Soil The Parable of Mark 4:26-29 “And He (Jesus) said, ‘So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground; And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how. For the earth bringeth forth […]
Continue readingWhy Did God Forsake Jesus?
“My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” These words, spoken by Jesus about the ninth hour as He hung on the cross, are recorded in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34. I was reminded of these words of Christ as I read this in the book of Jeremiah: “Thou hast forsaken Me, saith the […]
Continue readingTitus 3:5 – God Saves Us By the Regeneration and Renewing of the Holy Spirit
God Saves By His Mercy NOT Our Works! Titus 3:5 You have read it, memorized it, and even quoted it in sharing the gospel. But have you ever really studied this verse and considered everything it says? Many people understand the first part of the verse: “Not by works of righteousness which we have done, […]
Continue readingThe 3rd Advent Story
Have you ever realized that there are three advent stories in the Bible? We hear a lot about the first two at Christmas, but the third gets very little air time. Our Christmas stories, plays, hymns, teaching and preaching are generally based on the birth of Christ as told in the gospels of Matthew and […]
Continue readingHow to Connect With God
We live in a socially connected world. Yet many people still feel empty and alone. Are you one of them? If you are, then I have great news for you! The God who created you wants to connect with you! The way to connect with God is through a personal relationship with His Son, […]
Continue readingBe Reasonable – Fear God and Repent – Isaiah 1:15-31
Isaiah Preached to a Rebellious and Sinful People The prophet Isaiah was called by God to warn God’s people of the coming judgment for their sin. He was to call them to repentance, even though they would not listen. God was tired of their going through the religious motions of Temple worship, while their lives were immersed in sin […]
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