Mark 1:1-13 Jesus’ first advent was to form a new humanity, a redeemed people. While we want the “niceness” of Christmas to last, this Nativity account shows the reality of the fierce challenges and evil’s opposition that face Jesus’ mission. Our Savior has overcome...
Micah 5:1-6 God has sent our Savior and Shepherd to be born in Bethlehem. The promise of His coming is given at a time full of problems and heart aches. Yet, His coming is the light that not only pushed back the spiritual darkness when He was born in Bethlehem, His...
Advent, Week 4 God’s promise to stay faithful to David’s royal line, to maintain His presence with his family, is fulfilled in Jesus. His presence within us through faith sustains us today and gives hope towards our future. Key Verse: Your house and your kingdom will...
Advent, Week 3 God’s promise is to make all things new, especially when what is happening is all things bad. Through sending Jesus as Messiah, Father God has done this—and through His Spirit, Father God continues to bring beauty out of ashes, joy out of mourning. Key...
Advent, Week 2 God’s comfort for dealing with what is wrong in life comes when we acknowledge that our own sin has contributed to our misery. God’s made a way out of this “wilderness” through His Son Jesus and Jesus in us gives us strength for all of life’s journey....
Advent, Week 1 The prophet pleads for God to reveal Himself in power to the nations. But the judgment of God asked for, Isaiah sees, is needed just as much for God’s people. We all need God’s grace, and when we seek His grace, He changes us like a potter changes...
