Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 As Isaiah lays out the prophecy for the coming Messiah, he highlights some “surprising”, unexpected aspects that will characterize the Savior of the world.
Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 As Isaiah lays out the prophecy for the coming Messiah, he highlights some “surprising”, unexpected aspects that will characterize the Savior of the world.
Isaiah 56:1-8 In this passage, the prophet Isaiah looks forward to the day when the promise of peace, justice and righteousness will be extended to all. This is what the Lord says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.”
Isaiah 48:1-11 Idols and false gods are unable to tell what will happen in the future. Only the Lord God can do that. The Bible is filled with amazing prophecies; some have already happened, some are yet to come. Here, God says, “I will tell you a new thing …”
Luke 2:15-20 The angels proclaimed “Good News of Great Joy that will be to all the people.” The shepherds went to see for themselves and after they saw the Child they praised God and spread the Word. Let us be quick to share the Good News of what the Christmas story means to us.
Isaiah 8:11-9:7 In the midst of gloom and hopelessness, the prophet Isaiah warns against trusting in or following after the advice of those that everybody around seems to be listening to. Instead, he says, fear the Lord; seek counsel from his word; and look for the coming of the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 60:1-3; 61:1-3 At a time when the nation of Israel was in deep darkness, the prophet Isaiah foretold the day when the light would come and the glory of the Lord would rise. Christmas is a celebration of the fulfillment of that promise in Jesus.
2 John “It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father commanded us. . . . As you heard from the beginning, His command is that you walk in love.” Two commands–truth and love. Both essential to maintaining the bond that holds God’s children…
Hebrews 1:1-4 This passage in Hebrews reminds us that God is in the habit of speaking to people. But the message God conveys to lowly humans in the humble birth of His superior Son is unmistakably profound.
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) Whether these words are spoken by the angel to fearful shepherds, or quoted by Linus to…
Luke 2:21-40 “…a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” The ethnic identity of Christ was unmistakable. Yet we see in this prophecy by an old man that Jesus is destined to bring together the things that so deeply divide.