Silent Night ∙∙ She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because no lodging was available for them. – Luke 2:7 Luke 2:1-14 At that time, the Roman emperor Augustus decreed that a census be taken throughout the Roman Empire.Continue reading “Silent Night ∙∙”
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Overcoming impossible odds ∙∙
Overcoming impossible odds ∙∙ But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, the LORD will rescue you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see them again.” – Exodus 14:13 Exodus 14:1-14 1 Then the LORD gave these instructions to Moses:2 “Order theContinue reading “Overcoming impossible odds ∙∙”
Doubting John ∙∙
Doubting John ∙∙ When the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law – Galatians 4:4 Isaiah 35:3-6 3 Strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees.4 Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do not fear, forContinue reading “Doubting John ∙∙”
Adopted into God’s Forever Family ∙
Adopted into God’s Forever Family ∙ God sent his Son . . . so that he could adopt us as his very own children. – Galatians 4:4-5 Galatians 4:1-7 1 Think of it this way. If a father dies and leaves an inheritance for his young children, those children are not much better off thanContinue reading “Adopted into God’s Forever Family ∙”
About time to act ∙∙
About time to act ∙∙ God heard their groaning, and he remembered his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He saw the people of Israel and knew it was time to act. – – Exodus 2:24-25 Galatians 4:4-5 4 But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born ofContinue reading “About time to act ∙∙”