John’s preaching created a yearning for the Messiah. They even wanted John to be the Messiah. John clarifies his message with these words. Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come…
Published December 13th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
When the crowds came to John for baptism, he said, “You brood of snakes! Who warned you to flee the coming wrath? Prove by the way you live that you…
Published December 12th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
There is nothing recorded after Jesus’ 12th birthday for about 18 years. Then we see God putting his salvation plan into place by calling John into service. Do you sometimes…
Published December 11th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother.” the angel…
Published December 10th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
The family returned to Nazareth where Jesus grew up healthy and strong, filled with God’s wisdom and God’s favor on him. Every year meant a trip to Jerusalem for Passover.…
Published December 9th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished. (Luke…
Published December 8th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Note how Simeon spoke over the child Jesus: Simeon was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon…
Published December 7th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Augustus called for a census and everyone traveled to their ancestorial hometown. Because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient…
Published December 6th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
Luke continues with the history of Zachariah, and Elizabeth. They were an older couple, childless, but faithful. An angel visited Zachariah and told him they would have a son and…
Published December 5th, 2021 by Brenda Wood
So many others have tried their hand at putting together a story of the wonderful harvest of Scripture and history that took place among us. They used reports handed down…
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