Category Archives for Advent
The promise fulfilled
Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being … Continue reading
When your only hope becomes your worst nightmare
3:1 “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, … Continue reading
God’s people longing for him to come down and meet with them
Oh that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains might quake at your presence— as when fire kindles brushwood and the fire causes water to boil— to make your name known to your adversaries, and that … Continue reading
Call of Abraham, promise of blessing to every family
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make … Continue reading
The Sanctimonious Prig And The Just Man
Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the … Continue reading
Established to stand firm?
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish … Continue reading
I’ll tell you what I want, what I really, really want…
Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son! May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice! Let the mountains bear prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness! May … Continue reading
Don’t get caught with your trousers down…
11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 12 The night is far gone; the day is at … Continue reading
365 Days Of Christmas
Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” John 20:21 Jesus instruction to his disciples is simple: I’m your model. I’ve show you how, so now go … Continue reading
Our Saviour Has Come!
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, … Continue reading