New Testament – Page 92

Christmas Day

Luke 2:1-14 v6-7 ” While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have her child. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there wasn’t any room for them in the inn.” Joy to the world Shepherds wereContinue reading ” Christmas Day”

Christmas Eve

Psalm 96 v 11 “Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad.” v 13 “because He is coming”. Many Churches have decided to provide online services for today due to the real fear of infecting someone they care about with something that could kill them. So gather around your computer, your phone, your TVContinue reading ” Christmas Eve”

No more

Hebrews 10:5-10 v 9 The Christ says,” I have come to do what you want.” He did away with sacrifices in order to establish the obedience that God wants.” The need for repeated sacrifices as outlined in the Old Testament is no longer needed. This is one of the major changes brought about by theContinue reading “No more”

Mary’s Song

Luke 1:46b-55 v “He honored humble people. He fed hungry people with good food” From our understanding of the culture when Mary praised God, she was a teenager. Pregnant and not married she “hurried” to visit Elizabeth who could have been a cousin through her mother’s family as a “relative “meant a blood relationship. “MyContinue reading “Mary’s Song”

Sadness to Joy

Philippians 4: 4-7 v 4 “Always be joyful in the Lord! I’ll say it again: Be joyful” “Never worry, pray to God for your needs, give thanks, God’s peace, guard your emotions through Jesus Christ.” These are the words that stood out to me as I read this passage today as well as the openingContinue reading “Sadness to Joy”

Mid Week Fellowship

“The JOY of the Lord is my strength.” I’m sure Mary was filled with JOY when she held the baby Jesus in her arms for the first time. I can’t help but wonder what she was thinking as she looked into His tiny little eyes – as she looked into the “eyes of God” forContinue reading “Mid Week Fellowship”

Rough Roads

Luke 3:1-6 v 5 b “The crooked ways will be made straight. The rough roads will be made smooth.” In this passage the time of John the Baptist is identified by the other rulers of the time both the Roman rulers and the Chief Priest. John told people about a baptism of repentance for theContinue reading “Rough Roads”

Advent 3-Joy

Joy can start with a joke, but can also be found in sharing and caring for others. So continue by caring for those in your family Then give a gift to someone you don’t know today. JOY!

Pass it on!

Philippians 1 :3-11 v 11 Jesus Christ will fill your lives with everything that God’s approval produces. Your lives will then bring glory and praise to God.” “Every time I pray for all of you, I do it with joy. “God has begun good work in you”. All of you are my partners.” Your livesContinue reading “Pass it on!”

Mid Week Fellowship

For the month of August individual presenters are providing a one of a kind session each Wednesday. The variety of ways to worship and learn about God is as varied as the stories in the Old and New Testaments. From times in the wilderness, joyous psalms, to the birth of Jesus and His resurrection. JoinContinue reading “Mid Week Fellowship”