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Christmas Blog Series
- Long Awaited, Unexpected
1 minute read time Reposted from December 25, 2016 They had waited so long for the Messiah, but they did not expect a child. Mary and Joseph did not… Read more: Long Awaited, Unexpected - The Light of Revelation and Glory
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #11 – 5 minute read time Read: Luke 2:22-40 When reading the Christmas Story and exploring the roots of early Christianity, you may notice… Read more: The Light of Revelation and Glory - The Holy Spirit Was Busy!
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #10 – 3 minute read time Read: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:5-80; Luke 2:22-40 When we read the Christmas story in the Bible, our focus… Read more: The Holy Spirit Was Busy! - Who Is This Herod You Speak Of?
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #9 – 5 minute read time Read: Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:1-23 WARNING: Buckle up, because by the end of this blog, you might feel… Read more: Who Is This Herod You Speak Of? - The Wise Men from Enemy Territory
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #8 – 3 minute read time Read: Matthew 2:1-23 Most nativity displays include a stable, a couple of animals, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, at least… Read more: The Wise Men from Enemy Territory - You Want Me to Put the Baby WHERE?
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #7 – 3 minute read time Read: Luke 2:1-21 I can imagine a conversation between Mary and Joseph that ends like this: “Wait, WHAT?… Read more: You Want Me to Put the Baby WHERE? - The Heavenly Armies Didn’t Sing
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #6 – 3 minute read time Read: Luke 2:8-21 If you’ve had any experience singing Christmas carols or hymns, you’ve likely sung songs about… Read more: The Heavenly Armies Didn’t Sing - Shepherds, the Shepherd King, and the Good Shepherd
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #5 – 4 minute read time Read: Luke 2:8-21 If you’ve ever watched “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” you’ll remember Linus’s iconic moment on stage,… Read more: Shepherds, the Shepherd King, and the Good Shepherd - His Name Will Be Called What?
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #4 – 3 minute read time Read: Matt 1:21, 25 What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name… Read more: His Name Will Be Called What? - Barrenness and the Virgin Birth
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #3 – 3 minute read time Read: Luke 1 Luke chapter 1 introduces us to a priest named Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, a… Read more: Barrenness and the Virgin Birth - The Boring Parts: Matthew and Luke Give a Nod to Moses
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #2 – 4 minute read time Read: Matthew 1:1-17 – Jesus’s Genealogy (through Joseph), and Luke 3:23-38 – Jesus’s Genealogy (through Mary) The Biblical… Read more: The Boring Parts: Matthew and Luke Give a Nod to Moses - The Chronology of the Christmas Story
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #1 – 2 minute read time This is the season of the year when we discover (or refamiliarize ourselves) with the story of the… Read more: The Chronology of the Christmas Story
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Kingdom Thoughts Blog
- Long Awaited, Unexpected
1 minute read time Reposted from December 25, 2016 They had waited so long for the Messiah, but they did not expect a child. Mary and Joseph did not expect a pregnancy. The shepherds did not expect a sky full of angels. Herod did not expect the Magi. The wedding guests did not expect the… Read more: Long Awaited, Unexpected - The Light of Revelation and Glory
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #11 – 5 minute read time Read: Luke 2:22-40 When reading the Christmas Story and exploring the roots of early Christianity, you may notice how exclusive it first appears. Several key Bible passages highlight that the story centers on the birth of the Jewish Messiah—Jesus, born into the heritage of… Read more: The Light of Revelation and Glory - The Holy Spirit Was Busy!
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #10 – 3 minute read time Read: Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:5-80; Luke 2:22-40 When we read the Christmas story in the Bible, our focus is often on the main character—Baby Jesus! However, there’s another significant presence woven throughout the narrative: the Holy Spirit. By taking a closer look at the… Read more: The Holy Spirit Was Busy! - Who Is This Herod You Speak Of?
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #9 – 5 minute read time Read: Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:1-23 WARNING: Buckle up, because by the end of this blog, you might feel like you’ve just survived a rollercoaster ride through a biblical family reunion. Don’t worry—by the time we’re done, we’ll have untangled most of this wild family… Read more: Who Is This Herod You Speak Of? - The Wise Men from Enemy Territory
12 Days Before Christmas Series: #8 – 3 minute read time Read: Matthew 2:1-23 Most nativity displays include a stable, a couple of animals, shepherds, Mary, Joseph, at least one angel, baby Jesus (of course!), and three strange looking men each holding a gift. Three kings, or Magi, or wise guys. But just like we’ve… Read more: The Wise Men from Enemy Territory
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